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Jason Snell and a rotating group of experts break down the present and future of television. Hosted by Jason Snell.
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- 117: Love to Your Mothers · 38 min · Épisode 117It's time to say goodbye. But before we go, we read some final letters, Steven hides in Sports Corner, and Jason answers a bit of podcast lore. Thank you all for listening to…
- 116: Ceramic Dalmatian · 47 min · Épisode 116Jeopardy experiments more with streaming (and Jason lost), we reminisce about Netflix history, Paramount+ hugs Pluto, "The Pitt" should brace for franchising, and the sad fate of…
- 115: Everything's British · 36 min · Épisode 115Sports Corner! Jason and Will discuss Apple and F1, the FCC and "free" TV sports, World Cup issues, and then we make some TV picks. [Downstream+ subscribers also got to hear us…
- 114: Ted Sarandos Says a Lot of Things · 1 h 4 min · Épisode 114We break down the aftermath of the Warner Bros. Discovery sale, including positives for Netflix and questions for Paramount Skydance.
- 113: Just Get an Antenna · 35 min · Épisode 113Main Street goes bust, the Super Bowl soars, the Winter Olympics rule, and the Great Rebundling proceeds apace. Plus: our TV picks! [Downstream+ subscribers also get: Big changes…
- 112: Marshawn on the Golf Cart · 1 h 0 min · Épisode 112It's Super Bowl week and the start of the Olympics, so Will Carroll joins Jason to discuss Peacock's almost-make-or-break moment, streaming fights and wrestling, and the fate of…
- 111: Think of Netflix as Pac-Man · 38 min · Épisode 111Netflix and Paramount continue their battle for Warner, why Ted Sarandos might not be the villain he's painted to be, plus letters and TV picks. (Downstream+ listeners also get…
- 110: I See Spreadsheets In My Future · 1 h 11 min · Épisode 110Jason helps guest Casey Liss figure out what his cord-cutting strategy might be. We also discuss his Callsheet app, touch on the rise of CanCon including "Heated Rivalry," and…
- 109: Another Holiday Visit from Tim Goodman · 1 h 4 min · Épisode 109Tim Goodman pops down the chimney again to reunite with Jason and discuss the Oscars on YouTube, finding balance in the TV review game, the rise of international content, episode…
- 108: Darth Vader Versus Ariel · 28 min · Épisode 108Bob Iger burnishes his legacy by... making a deal with OpenAI? Also, TV picks and a Listener Letter Challenge! (Downstream+ subscribers also get to hear us talk at length about…
- 107: A Thanksgiving Visit from Alan Sepinwall · 59 min · Épisode 107Veteran TV critic Alan Sepinwall joins Jason to discuss the current state of TV criticism, the future of scripted TV, why streamers can't make sitcoms, the difference between…
- 106: Strike While My Leverage Is Hot · 34 min · Épisode 106Taylor Sheridan signs a free agent deal with NBCU, Warner Bros. Discovery might have many interested bidders, and we answer your letters! (Downstream+ subscribers also get…
- 105: Another Piece of Red Yarn · 58 min · Épisode 105Hulu goes worldwide, Apple drops the plus and explores a relationship with Formula 1, the Lakers get immersive, the NBA is everywhere all at once, and our TV Picks.
- 104: Like a Vaccination · 45 min · Épisode 104We dive into the aftermath of the Jimmy Kimmel affair and the strange balance between TV networks and local affiliates. [Downstream+ subscribers also get: Streaming price hikes…
- 103: Apologies to Yugoslavia · 1 h 17 min · Épisode 103The possibility of David Ellison buying Warner Bros. Discovery to add to his collection, the threat and promise of spread-out sports rights, sponsorships that might become…
- 102: Just Like Television · 47 min · Épisode 102Now that David Ellison owns Paramount, what's next? Also, your letters and our TV picks! [Downstream+ subscribers also get: K-Pop Demon Hunters, Wheel and Jeopardy and Sesame…
- 101: Do They Not Know It's ESPN Day? · 51 min · Épisode 101ESPN has left the exclusivity of the cable bundle at long last, and we break down what it all means. Also: TV Picks and your letters! (Downstream+ listeners also get: MLB's…
- 100: The Streaming Service Draft · 56 min · Épisode 100To celebrate our 100th episode, we draft streaming services!
- 99: Stephen, If You're Listening... · 59 min · Épisode 99The real motivators behind CBS's cancellation of The Late Show; why the current era of late-night talk is ending; CBS makes a South Park deal; the future of PBS; why 'Pulse' was…
- 98: You Couldn't Pay Me To Go Camping · 1 h 9 min · Épisode 98Why American sports is so dominated by gambling content, DAZN and the Club World Cup, TNT gets spun off but may still bid for sports rights, Netflix gets into French broadcast…
