Episode 236 - Robust Streaming Platform

If you hear “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” in the background of this podcast, then you know you’re in the right place! Whatever this thing is returns with hot, steamy news from the trades. Like PBS NEWSHOUR possibly getting new hosts; THE CW cancelling everything before it goes up for sale; free streamers AMAZON FREEVEE, PLUTO TV, and TUBI exploding in popularity + more!

• YouTubers quitting YouTube

• Bill Simmons leads Spotify’s international sports push

• NewsHour’s new hosts (maybe)

• The CW cancels everything. Streaming and corporate are to blame

• Crackle and Redbox are now owned by the same company

• Netflix emphasizes rule breaking but tells employees to limit spending

• Free streamers capitalize on being free

Episode 171 - Streaming Report Card: Summer 2020

The Report Card miniseries continues with coverage of the major streaming services. This week, Chad has way too serious ideas for streamers. Netflix should stop buying licenses for shows. Hulu should fight to keep its licensed shows. Amazon Prime Video has the worst possible app. Things like that. Also Chad pays for all of them. He is the sole reason why these services continue to operate. This is also the reason he has zero monies.

Streaming services covered:

• Netflix

• Hulu

• Amazon Prime Video

• Disney+

• HBO Max

• Showtime Anytime

• Starz Play

• CBS All Access

• Peacock

• Apple TV+

• Pluto TV

• Crackle

• Tubi

The Report Card miniseries continues with coverage of the major streaming services. This week, Chad has way too serious ideas for streamers. Netflix should s...