Episode 274 - Partially Missing The Point

Do you like ads? Do you like streaming? Do I have a deal for you! Plus: Netflix finally gives viewership numbers; SiriusXM goes through changes; Dropout (formally known as CollegeHumor) is successful; and more!

• Showtime (the channel) gets a bad rebrand

• Microsoft may want to explore an ad-supported Gamepass

• Netflix drops its first real numbers on viewership

• NYT hires its first A.I. newsroom leader

• SiriusXM redesign and who their competition is

• Dropout to partially share revenue with its creators

• Dropout CEO Sam Reich on revenue for the comedy streamer

Episode 256 - A Glance at My Nips

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.

• A.O. Scott departs as The New York Times film critic

• Tubi joins Nielsen ratings system and overtakes Pluto TV

• YouTube TV price raises by a few but noticeable dollars

• Disney+ users did not leave when the price rose

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!

• NPR getting real about podcasting

• NPR’s exodus of colorful talent

• Temp work at NPR is bad

• The CW could be sold by ViacomCBS and WarnerMedia

• Mark Pedowitz confirms The CW is for sale

• New York Times to buy The Athletic

• The NYT X Athletic deal is complete

• Examining the 2021 dual release strategy of HBO Max

Episode 201 - A Lot of Time to Think

This episode is late. But for good reason! What is that reason? Listen to the show to find out, sexy! What's that? We're not allowed to comment on that type of stuff anymore?! What do you mean I can't call them "dames" no more? "Broads?" "Babes?" You took all the fun outta life! Plus: REUTERS goes subscription; APPLE MUSIC pays more than SPOTIFY; another NEW YORK TIMES union and more.

• "Days Gone" developer says buy games Day 1 to support it

• PlayStation kill switch can ruin game preservation

• Reuters starts subscription model

• New podcasts from Conan and Team Coco

• Apple Music pays a penny per stream

• NYT tech writers form union

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Episode 194 - Put On A Mask Ya Perv

This episode was recorded in front of nobody. Viewer discretion advised. Chad gets too detailed about his neighborhood. He talks about diversity. It's all textbook Const. What's Const? The nicknames of the raw files that are the podcast before Chad edits. Chad edits this garbage? Apparently so. Plus: SPOTIFY talks royalties; DISNEY is taking more money than it should for streaming; bot The NEW YORK TIMES and GIMLET struggle in the workplace.

• Amber Ruffin's late night show hits late night

• Spotify Hifi and royalties

• Disney screwing over streaming revenue

• NY Times diversity report is striking

• “Reply All” stopped following toxic work environment

This episode was recorded in front of nobody. Viewer discretion advised. Chad gets too detailed about his neighborhood. He talks about diversity. It's all te...