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    TV & Film

    Downstream

    Jason Snell and a rotating group of experts break down the present and future of television. Hosted by Jason Snell.

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    Latest Episodes:
    97: Brand Destruction Jun 16, 2025
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    Zaz splits WBD, the neverending Paramount sale, listener letters, and TV picks! [Downstream+ subscribers also get: Apple TV stasis, Clooney on CNN, and the Great Netflix User Migration.]

    This episode of Downstream is sponsored by:

    • Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door.

    Guest Starring:

    Josef Adalian

    Links and Show Notes:

    TV Picks:

    Joe: Murderbot and Stick (Apple TV+)

    Jason: Dept. Q (Netflix)

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    96: Hollywood Rabbit Hole May 30, 2025
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    The dominance of YouTube, Disney grabs more kids content, TV's mumbling problem, Amazon's identity, the fate of SpinCos, and our TV picks.

    This episode of Downstream is sponsored by:

    • TRMNL: Clarity, at a glance. Get $15 off for 1 week only.

    Guest Starring:

    Josef Adalian

    Links and Show Notes:

    TV Picks

    Joe: Netflix comedies: The Four Seasons, Running Point, Nobody Asked for This, A Man on the Inside

    Jason: “Welcome to Wrexham” (Hulu)

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    CoComelon is headed to Disney Plus in 2027 | The Verge
    Netflix Welcomes 'Sesame Street' and 'The World of Peppa Pig' - About Netflix
    How YouTube Became the Most Popular Streaming Service on TVs - The New York Times
    YouTube Creators Compete With Hollywood Studio Sitcoms - Bloomberg
    95: Inside Baseball About Football May 16, 2025
    Show notes

    The rise of sports as a driver in streaming, NBC's big 2026, and Netflix's live reality moves. Plus: our TV picks. [Downstream+ subscribers also get: ESPN and WB's solid branding decisions and Fox's smart strategy.]

    This episode of Downstream is sponsored by:

    • Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door.

    Guest Starring:

    Will Carroll

    Links and Show Notes:

    TV Picks:

    • Will: Top Chef (Peacock)
    • Jason: Long Way Home (Apple TV+)
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    NBCUniversal 2025 Upfront Preview From Ads Chief Mark Marshall
    Are You Watching This?!
    Netflix Revives ‘Star Search’ as Live Competition Show
    Netflix will show generative AI ads midway through streams in 2026 - Ars Technica
    (11) Under The Knife | Will Carroll | Substack
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    94: Soft Power Apr 30, 2025
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    Shōgun gets another season, Match Game re-revived, binge behavior calculated, bonus content promoted, Netflix results parsed, Apple TV+ losses pondered, and our TV picks explained.

    Guest Starring:

    Josef Adalian

    Links and Show Notes:

    TV Picks:

    Joe: The Studio (Apple TV+), Running Point (Netflix)

    Jason: Andor (D+)

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    ABC Reboots Match Game With Martin Short as Host
    'Shogun' Season 2 Ordered at FX, Hiroyuki Sanada, Cosmo Jarvis
    Are You Happy With How You Watch TV? A Vulture Survey
    The ‘Wicked’ Bonus Features on Peacock Are Now a Ratings Hit
    Netflix Won the Streaming Wars. Now It’s Coming for YouTube - Puck
    How Long Can the Apple TV+ Experiment Sputter On? - Puck
    What to watch if you’re churning through Apple TV+ – Six Colors
    93: Profitable on Day One Apr 15, 2025
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    Will Carroll joins Jason to discuss MLB's big television plans, the ratings challenge for the NBA Playoffs, and our TV picks. [Downstream+ subscribers also get: Vision Pro at Yankee Stadium, made-for-TV leagues, threats to MLS, and Zombie Vin Scully.]

    This episode of Downstream is sponsored by:

    • Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door.

    Guest Starring:

    Will Carroll

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    Major League Baseball exploring MLB.TV licensing deal: Sources - The Athletic
    An R.S.N. Vulture Awaits…
    92: I Just Want to Blog Apr 03, 2025
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    Netflix and Amazon prepare to celebrate NFL Christmas, the PVOD vs. Theatrical debate rages on, Gunsmoke is having a moment, Max rebrands again, Jason watched some Netflix ads, and did we mention that Julia is back?

    Guest Starring:

    Julia Alexander

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    NFL to air 3 games on Christmas Day 2025, Netflix partnership continues: Source - The Athletic
    Sources: NFL ‘Virtual Lock’ to Opt Out of Media-Rights Deals
    New York Yankees Boss Thanks Donald Trump For Helping YES Resolve Carriage Fight With Comcast
    'Wicked’ Made $100 Million On PVOD - CinemaCon
    Michael O’Leary, CEO Of Cinema United, Slams Shorter Theatrical Windows
    Matt Belloni's funny post
    ‘Reacher,’ ‘Gunsmoke’: Streaming Ratings March 3-9, 2025
    Max’s rebranded logo and colors look very HBO | The Verge
    My unsuccessful journey into Netflix’s ad tier – Six Colors
    91: Commissioner of Television Mar 21, 2025
    Show notes

    MLB is trying to open up local streaming, but it doesn't solve the problem of reaching casual fans. Also: a weird café in Korea and our TV picks. (Downstream+ listeners also get: British TV vs. streamers, deep programming thoughts, and Looney Tunes.)

    This episode of Downstream is sponsored by:

    • Memberful: Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required.

    Guest Starring:

    Josef Adalian

    Links and Show Notes:

    TV Picks:

    Joe: The Pitt (Max), Severance (TV+), White Lotus (Max)

    Jason: The Outlaws (Prime Video)

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    MLB, NBC Sports Regional Networks to stream Athletics, Giants, Phillies games
    Press release: New ROOT SPORTS stream app offers all Mariners games airing on ROOT SPORTS
    90: Billionaires Own a Lot of Things Mar 10, 2025
    Show notes

    The MLB/ESPN separation and the future of ESPN, the Nationals escape from MASN, Fox's sports streaming service quandary, interesting tidbits from the Sloan Sports Conference, and our TV picks!

    This episode of Downstream is sponsored by:

    • Factor: Healthy, full-prepared food delivered to your door. Use code FACTORPODCAST for 50% off plus free shipping on your first box.

    Guest Starring:

    Will Carroll

    Links and Show Notes:

    TV Picks:

    Will: "Fear" on Prime Video

    Jason: "Shoresy" on Hulu

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    Inside the MLB-ESPN Split - Puck
    Stephen A. Smith, ESPN agree to $100M contract that lets him talk more about politics: Sources - The Athletic
    Disney+ to Debut SC+: ESPN SportsCenter Spinoff for More Casual Fans
    MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference - Sports Analytics, Business, & Technology.
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    89: Time Has No Meaning Anymore Feb 21, 2025
    Show notes

    Super Bowl streaming, NFL dreams, and TV picks from us and listeners. (Downstream+ subscribers also get: Seeking "Paradise" on broadcast TV, Netflix taunts Apple TV users, and a SNL50 triumph.)

    This episode of Downstream is sponsored by:

    • Factor: Healthy, full-prepared food delivered to your door. Use code FACTORPODCAST for 50% off plus free shipping on your first box.

    Guest Starring:

    Josef Adalian

    Links and Show Notes:

    Listener picks: The Recruit, Boiling Point, Last Tango in Halifax, Happy Valley

    Joe's pick: Paradise (Hulu)

    Jason's pick: "Flow" on Max

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    Super Bowl LIX on FOX and Tubi Generates More Than $800 Million in Gross Advertising Revenue - foxcorporation
    Live Blogging of FOX's Super Bowl Stream on Tubi and vMVPDs, Across Multiple Devices - Dan Rayburn - StreamingMediaBlog.com
    88: An Oil Man Feb 07, 2025
    Show notes

    Will Carroll returns on Super Bowl week, and we discuss Super Bowl 4K, Tubi, and the enduring power of communal live events. Also: ESPN Flagship and Fox's streaming play, a new RSN is heard from, Apple and MLS make tweaks, your letters, and TV picks!

    This episode of Downstream is sponsored by:

    • Memberful: Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required.

    Guest Starring:

    Will Carroll

    Links and Show Notes:

    TV Picks:

    Will: Ludwig (coming to Britbox, Elsbeth (Paramount+)

    Jason: Detectorists (Acorn, Pluto TV, Roku, Hoopla)

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    Fox does streaming (Apple News/WSJ)
    2025 Super Bowl Will Stream for Free on Tubi, Fox Streaming Service
    Fox’s 1080p to 4K Upscaling Workflow for Super Bowl 2025: An Engaging Debate - Streaming Learning Center
    Comcast Sales, Profit Beat as ‘Wicked’ Lifts Film Studio - Bloomberg
    Altitude Sports, Comcast end long-running dispute to televise Nuggets and Avalanche games | AP News
    Apple adds Xfinity, DirecTV as MLS Season Pass distributors – Six Colors
    Rangers Sports Network Boss Explains Why Team Managing Own TV Business
    Texas Rangers: ‘We’re in better hands managing our own risk’
    Comcast Sales, Profit Beat as ‘Wicked’ Lifts Film Studio - Bloomberg
    (3) Under The Knife | Will Carroll | Substack
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