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 227 - Mumble Mumble Mumble
Chad returns with a completely new setup and the same old stories. At least things will run smoother, right? jkjkjk This is C+ Comedy. Nothing goes right here. Plus: NPR loses top talent while doubling down on podacsting; THE CW is up for sale; THE NEW YORK TIMES buys THE ATHLETIC; & more!
Episode 137 - that's all that matters
Chad returns from Thanksgiving break with a articles about network mid-season schedules. Such sexy stories on deck. Oh and he hangs out with famous people now I guess. Dikembe Mutombo, a couple of ESPN and Fox Sports analysts. You'll have to listen to find out who.
NBC Midseason schedule: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/nbc-sets-midseason-premiere-dates-good-place-series-finale-1253421
FOX Midseason schedule: https://tvline.com/2019/10/24/fox-midseason-schedule-last-man-standing-premiere-return-date/
The CW midseason schedule: https://deadline.com/2019/11/the-cw-midseason-premiere-dates-katy-keene-return-dcs-legends-roswell-new-mexico-supernatural-moves-to-monday-1202781471/
Episode 130 - Spectrum of Quality
The new TV season brings in a new DC superhero show but this time the star is a... woman?!... and a lesbian?!?! What has this world come to?! BATWOMAN premiered on The CW and, so far, it's mostly just about superhero stuff, which Chad loves. Also on the docket: Netflix's THE IRISHMAN is skipping major theaters and hitting Broadway for Oscar season; the LUMINARY co-founder is leaving the subscription podcast company that carries exclusive celebrity podcasts; and female directors are getting the leg up they need thanks to their coworkers!
“The Irishman” goes to Broadway: https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/7/20903107/netflix-the-irishman-martin-scorsese-belasco-theater-screening-award-eligibility
Luminary founder steps down: https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/8/20903804/luminary-podcast-startup-cofounder-joe-purzycki-exit-jeff-saunders-jet-cpo
Famies pledge to help foster female directors: https://variety.com/2019/film/news/reframe-rise-sue-kroll-stephanie-allain-michael-de-luca-paul-feig-1203362344/
Episode 109 - Cardioid B
The rich names behind the new tech based IPOs: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/business/dealbook/ipo-investors.html?smtyp=cur&smid=tw-nytimes
Female directors thrive during pilot season: https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/pilot-season-female-directors-1203208245/
Brutal cancellations: https://deadline.com/2019/05/tv-cancellations-day-lethal-weapon-murphy-brown-black-friday-1202612195/
More layoffs at Disney/Fox: https://variety.com/2019/film/news/disney-fox-layoffs-1203216165/
CW and Netflix's streaming deal is off: https://deadline.com/2019/05/cw-netflix-deal-not-renewed-batwoman-nancy-drew-katy-keen-streaming-rights-1202615561/amp/
Adding dramas to lineup could hurt TBS: https://www.adweek.com/tv-video/after-honing-tbs-comedic-voice-warnermedia-risks-damaging-the-brand-by-adding-dramas/