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 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 215 - Sports Is Big

Back at it again, here's an episode of this podcast with the name that doesn't make sense in your podcast feed. The host laughs at his own jokes yet refuses to let anyone in on the cohosting duties. Why should he? He's just that good. Plus: TUBI is sporting sports programming; HULU finally gets HDR; shortest TV hosting gigs including MIKE RICHARDS's "term" with JEOPARDY; and what's coming on the fall TV schedule!

• Spotify's own podcast subscription platform

• Tubi gets sports

• Hulu adding HDR to original shows

• Shortest TV show hosting stints

• Fall TV show schedule

Episode 197 - Everybody's CC'ed

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Happy last day of winter! The Academy Awards is on its way to be the first fully in person pandemic award ceremony. No Zoom and no sweatshirts; you hear that Sudekis?! We get the lowdown on what the producers have planned for the April event. Plus: TUBI wants original programming; and the NFL sets brand new pacts with broadcast networks, streamers and AMAZON PRIME for exclusive games.

• Tubi wants original programming

• Academy Awards pandemic details

• A smaller but important fight for streaming residuals

• New NFL broadcast, streaming pacts

• ABC might air Super Bowl over multiple networks

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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...