About this podcast
C+ Comedy's entertainment business news podcast with interviews (sometimes).
Episodes
The newest 50 of 488 episodes
- Episode 407 - The Benefit of This Conversation · 53 minChad is getting over a cold. But he did spend the last two days seeing "Wildwood" and "Godzilla Minus Zero." Plus, LGBTQ characters were seen less this television season. And…
- Episode 406 - Dry on All Fronts · 40 minNot a lot is going on this week. Chad finally went to see "You Can See Everything" so there's that! Meanwhile, Nintendo is going to keep doing remakes along with new games. And…
- Episode 405 - Sweaty as a Clam · 45 minChad rowed a half marathon and is the most tired he's ever been. • Marcus Theater CEO suggests studios hold off on PVOD at home promotions so soon • 2026 was the year of fake…
- Episode 404.5 - The Cast of The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins · 25 minErika Alexander, Precious Way and Jalyn Hall join Chad to discuss the second season of the NBC comedy "The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins!" Watch the video here!…
- Episode 404 - Speaking of Yacht Rock · 1 h 4 minChad went to another yacht rock concert. Let him live his life. Plus: EA kills Bioware; NBCU is doing pretty well; and Netflix should probably get out of games. • Electronic…
- Episode 403 - Situated Between People · 46 minIndependent TV shows are hopefully coming back. And is Netflix too big to fail failing? • The American Entertainment Alliance wants the government’s help to make independent TV…
- Episode 402 - Quite Literally Middling · 57 minWe're all Skydance now. And SiriusXM's latest comedy channel change is not going over well with comedians. • Marvel Unlimited is shutting down and being replaced by another…
- Episode 401.5 - Vanessa Gonzalez · 23 minVanessa Gonzalez stops by to talk about her new special, "MAMONA." Plus, her move from Texas to California to perform comedy; writing Catholic jokes; and how she almost talked…
- Episode 401 - Just Lots of Quotes · 37 minHow many quotes is too many quotes? The Golf League and "Inside the NBA" are getting more ESPN support. Ben Affleck thinks AI is A-OK. And movie theaters reinvest in themselves…
- Episode 400.5 - Dan Wilbur · 46 minDan Wilbur (stand up!) comes to the show to talk about comedy and politics! His JD Vance is satirical and en vogue and downright funny. Check out his weekly shows with We Have…
- Episode 400 - Positive They Probably Did · 1 h 1 minThe entertainment industry continues its perilous journey towards uncertainty. How poetic! • Paramount-Warner Bros. merger delayed by judge in last ditch effort from Block The…
- Episode 399 - Without Subscription · 56 minChad's been making pasta. FROM SCRATCH. Yeah, he's the full package. Plus: Emmys still white; major streamers form a coalition to combat the FCC; and Microsoft has been prepping…
- Episode 398.5 - The Cast and Creators of Golden Axe · 30 minCreators of of the video game-turned-show "Golden Axe" Mike McMahan and Joe Chandler as well as cast members Liam McIntyre ("Marvel's Wolverine," "Spartacus"), Danny Pudi…
- Episode 398 - The Cast of The Paper · 59 minChad sits down with the cast of "The Paper" season 2! Join him as he talks to Eric Rahill, Duane Shepard Sr., Alex Edelman, Ramona Young and Melvin Gregg. Watch the video here!…
- Episode 397 - Diarra Kilpatrick · 1 h 0 minDiarra Kilpatricik ("Diarra From Detroit," "Perry Mason") stops by to talk about the second season of "Diarra From Detroit" on Paramount+. Watch the video here! Plus, Nora…
- Episode 396 - All Types of Funky · 56 minGTA VI is going to be huge but you already knew that. There are also 11 new albums out today - hoo boy! • GTA VI’s first look shows a modern GTA • Xbox starts rollout of…
- Episode 395 - Do a Simile · 49 minChad went to the "La La Land" 10th Anniversary screening. Plus, some other stuff happened this week. Sorry this is late! • ABC finally decides to stand up for itself against the…
- Episode 394.5 - Derek Sheen · 43 minDerek Sheen (stand up!) comes by to talk about his new special - "Unrelatable." Plus, we discuss his early comedic metamorphosis; the disappointing comedians who are currently…
- Episode 394 - C+ Comedy at 13 · 43 minC+ Comedy turned 13! Listen as Chad covers life with the website, interviews, and more as he goes behind the scenes. ————————————————— Get social! • Website • Youtube •…
- Episode 393 - A Big Cultural Moment for Netflix · 1 h 3 minAs Chad enters his 7th year in the same apartment, he knows it's time for things to change. He also has frank words for Microsoft and Sony as they plan on introducing new…
- Episode 392.5 - Nick Guerra · 47 minNick Guerra (stand up!) joins the show to talk about his latest special, "Risk Taker." Plus, we talk about how he's able to perform both clean and dirty sets; why his projects…
- Episode 392 - Variety Hour · 36 minCBS News moves a little to the right. Disney reneges on a Marvel show it renewed. And the translator for "The Odyssey" thinks she's interesting enough to comment on Christopher…
- Episode 391.5 - Zach Noe Towers · 40 minZach Neo Towers (stand up) joins the show to talk about his new special, "Twink Death." We also talk about straight vs gay dating; how difficult it is selling merch that says…
- Episode 391 - Michael Schur Microphones · 47 minProducer Michael Schur is missing out when it comes to cashing in on Shure microphones. Chad finished "The Shield." And Peacock finally makes money. • Peacock makes a profit •…
- Episode 390 - Moana, Live Action · 57 minMoana (2026) didn't need to be made so soon after Moana (2016). Marvel is leaving NYC. Netflix isn't as popular as it thinks it is. What a week! • OnePlus shuts down in the US…
- Episode 389.5 - Francisco Ramos · 36 minFrancisco Ramos (stand up!) joins the show to talk about his new special, "Still Learning." Plus, we talk about how getting spanked helped us not make stupid decisions; the…
- Episode 389 - That's So Lot · 42 min"Minions & Monsters" is the best movie in the "Despicable Me" universe. Also, "The Invite;" Emmy noms; and Netflix's latest streaming dilemma. • 2026 Emmy nominations • Is…
- Episode 388.5 - Arj Barker · 1 h 13 minArj Barker ("Flight of the Conchords," comedy!) joins the show to talk about his new special, "The Mind Field." Our conversation goes in every direction from comedic to…
- Episode 388 - Pushing Buttons · 52 minSony thinks the digital revolution is here. And Comcast thinks someone will buy their assets piecemeal. • Sony is dropping physical games in 2028 • Sony is restructuring its…
- Episode 387.5 - Skyler Higley · 48 minSkyler Higley joins the show to talk about his new podcast - "Help Me Be Black" - where he invites Black creatives to tell him about things he missed out on while growing up…
- Episode 387 - Jesus Year · 37 minHappy birthday, Chaddy Boy! Plus, "Jackass Best & Last." • Lin-Manuel Miranda’s next musical is a female-centric remake of “The Warriors” • Bob Iger wanted Disney to own…
- Episode 386.5 - Sally Ann Hall · 46 minSally Ann Hall returns to talk about her new special - "Dead Wife Pretty." Plus, we cover how she tailored her 10-year catalogue of jokes for the set while being true to herself…
- Episode 386 - A Hard Knock Life Out There · 55 minBroadcast network morning news shows are struggling. Streaming stars diversity is down. And BBC and Fox Corp. make big money moves. • Morning news ratings are still low for two…
- Episode 385.5 - Jamel Johnson · 42 minJamel Johnson (stand up! comedy!) joins the show to talk about his new album - "Mid-Range." Plus, the NBA finals, approaching comedy like sports, and finding room to make…
- Episode 385 - Wring Them Out · 48 minIt's Maverick's gotcha day! CBS News continues going in another direction. "Doctor Who" isn't coming back for a while. And Nintendo is getting proper 3rd party support. • CBS…
- Episode 384 - Young. White. Male. · 42 min"Backrooms" and "Obsession" are just two of the biggest movies to release this year. They have one thing in common: directors who came from YouTube. Their success could be where…
- Episode 383 - It Might Will Be · 59 minThree days at a wedding. A car story. Pulling double duty. • Eric Deggans on Stephen Colbert’s career • Hailee Jackson’s streaming NBC News show to be aired on linear TV •…
- Episode 382 - Subsequent Apologizing · 45 minChad gets into it with Expedia customer service while packing for a wedding. • The NFL ups the number of international games for 2027 • Fox One subscribers go for sports, stay…
- Episode 381 - A Trying Day · 42 minByron Allen wants to be the godfather of streaming. And what's coming to TV in 2026-2027. • Byron Allen’s plans for Buzzfeed • What’s next for Byron Allen after buying Buzzfeed…
- Episode 380.5 - Emily Markoe · 43 minEmily Markoe (comedy!) sits down to talk about her stage show, "My Little Phobia," that follows her struggles with emetophobia; Plus, we cover clowning, her start in Opera, and…
- Episode 380 - Watch It, Old Grey Lady · 40 minThe New York Times also has a show called The Interviews but mine started first. They're both equally successful. Yes they are. • Disney wants Disney+ to be a super app • Vice…
- Episode 379.5 - JoAnna Ross · 46 minJoAnna Ross (comedy!) joins the show to talk about her new special, "Hot 50!" We cover how she collides the worlds of pole dancing and comedy; how teaching yoga translated to…
- Episode 379 - Attorney's Generals · 40 minThe New York Times' music critics released a list of the best songwriters and the internet was not pleased. • ESPN and CW team up for sports rights • What hurdles remain for…
- Episode 378.5 - Katie Compa · 36 minKatie Compa (stand up!) joins the show to talk about her new album, "Incurable Optimist." Plus, she talks about why doing less sets during the week is better for her; taking a…
- Episode 378 - Arv Zitzkoff · 36 minXbox is getting back to what makes Xbox Xbox. Xbox! • SNL UK explodes with online views but falls in TV ratings • A new bill is aimed at making sports TV more accessible •…
- Episode 377 - Nary A Person · 30 minMovie theater owners unite to save the movie going industry. • Cinema United CEO has words for the mergers • Ted Sarandos meets with theater owners for possible theater…
- Episode 376.5 - Kelly MacFarland · 39 minKelly MacFarland (stand up!) joins the show to talk about the audio release of her latest special - "Hot Gnome." Plus, we get into the paintings that are in the room with us; how…
- Episode 376 - Streaming Apex · 51 minPeople are getting pretty tired of paying for subscription services. • Amazon removing third party access to Luna • DOJ opens up an anti-trust investigation against the NFL •…
- Episode 375 - Tower of Screens · 40 minThe reality TV world is shrinking and so is JJ Abram's Bad Robot. • Reality TV’s hold on television is falling • Max Verstappen has been vocal about the new style of F1 racing…
- Episode 374 - Very Much 2002 · 41 minNetflix can't keep doing this, dang it! • Netflix sets price hike across all tiers • A theory on the Netflix price increase • CNN’s hosts get homely podcast studios • CNN’s…
