Streaming cable is becoming more expensive every couple of years. Add in streaming networks along with other subscription based platforms and we don't own anything. What's the point in paying all of this when we can't even keep up? How else will I form my personality?! Plus: A.O. Scott departs The New York Times film division; Tubi beats Pluto TV; and YouTube TV gets slightly more expensive.
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!
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