Episodi

  • 515. CinemaCon, Roku Reaches 100M, and QVC files for BK
    Apr 22 2026
    This week, Paul and Jessica start with CinemaCon's highlights which showcase a lot of franchises and a few originals. Next, they discuss another milestone for Roku as it crossed 100M households amid the growth of FAST. Finally, they discuss the bankruptcy of QVC and how the once-dominant brand might reclaim its glory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 min
  • 514. NCAA Eligibility Proposal, Entertainment Layoffs, and Twinnin's Launch
    Apr 15 2026
    This episode begins with a proposed 5-year cap to NCAA eligibility that aims to reduce the variance and disparity of the current waiver process. Next, Paul and Jess discuss recent layoffs among entertainment, gaming and tech companies and ponder whether its merely cyclical or a result of companies turning towards AI. Finally, they discuss Twinnin, an app/marketplace that bills itself as allowing actors to leverage AI to recreate and clone their likeness digitally and grant usage rights to content producers and studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 min
  • 513. Talent Behaving Badly and Bernie's Sports Team Relocation Proposal
    Apr 1 2026
    This week, Paul and Jess discuss the last-minute cancellation of Season 22 of ABC's Bachelorette which was shelved 3 days before the season premiere date due to negative PR which resulted from TMZ's release of video of Taylor Frankie Paul's assault. Next, they discuss MRC's loss following a five-week trial with its insurance company over whether Kevin Spacey's removal from House of Cards was as a result of an "illness". Finally, they discuss the Home Team Act, a proposed bill which would require one-year notice and a ROFR process prior to any major professional team relocating across state lines or out of its metro region. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 min
  • 512. Marvel Movie Preview, Nexstar Tegna Update, Chance The Rapper Prevails
    Mar 25 2026
    This week, Paul and Jess look forward to Sony's Spider-Man: Brand New Day as well as Dunesday, the potential clash between Dune 3 and Avengers 5. Next, they discuss Nexstar's annoucement that it has closed its purchase of Tegna now that FCC and DOJ have given the deal a green light. Finally, Paul provides a recap of Chance the Rapper's successful lawsuit defense of claims from his former manager, Patrick Corcoran, over claims of unpaid commissions under an oral agreement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 min
  • 511. Oscars Recap, Universal's Theatrical Window Support, SXSW
    Mar 18 2026
    This week, Paul and Jess reflect on a great Oscars and some of the biggest winners on the night. As fans of the movies, they applaud Universal's announcement of a 45-days exclusive theatrical window. Next, they discuss Oscar-winning phenomenon K Pop Demon Hunters which will be getting a sequel. Finally, they discuss South By Southwest's 40 year anniversary as the mega Music, Tech, and Film/TV fest takes over Austin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 min
  • 510. Oscars Preview; Agentic AI - Your Production Team?; AI + IP Fuels M&A
    Mar 11 2026
    This week, Paul and Jess give their very amateur Oscar's predictions for the top awards. Next, they discuss the release of AI Agents who are intended to streamline, iterate, and accelerate the creative process, and wonder if their success will increase the volume of projects or just reduce job opportunities, or both. Next, they discuss how the prospect of using AI to generate content based on proven IP libraries may be driving the surge in deal making, and whether its sustainable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 min
  • 509. NCAA Conferences Propose Transfer Limits; Olympics Recap and UK to Regulate Streamers
    Mar 4 2026
    This week, Paul updates Jess on concepts hat SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey pondered to limit transfers and establish eligibility standards which could provide structure in the NIL area. Next, they discuss the incredible success of the 2026 Winter Olympics for NBC and Peacock as well as some of the brightest stars who competed. Finally, the UK government just announced that major SVOD services will be regulated in a manner similar to broadcasters - in a step towards technology-agnostic regulation that some have called for in the U.S. as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 min
  • 508. January's TV Binge, AI Short Shunned by AMC, Game Of Thrones Prequels Thriving
    Feb 25 2026
    This week, Paul and Jessica begin with a recap of the excellent month of January 2026 for TV consumption which was up across all forms (broadcast, cable, streaming and FAST). Next, they discuss the AI Short which , despite winning the Frame Forward AI Animation Festival, may not be embraced by movie theaters. Finally, Jessica and Paul look forward to House of the Dragon Season 3 and reflect upon the stellar A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms as they try to get their GOT fix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 min