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    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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    67: Paramount, Peacock, Peas in a Pod Apr 18, 2024
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    Is this phase of the streaming wars reaching an endgame? We discuss the fates of Peacock and Paramount+, and consider Max after a year under its new name. Also, we share more listener streaming suggestions!

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    The clock is ticking on Disney’s streaming strategy. - The Verge
    Peacock’s M&A Endgame - Puck
    The Paramount Sale: Gerry & The Jeffs Come for Shari’s Baby - Puck
    It’s Not HBO, It’s Max - Puck
    66: What We Want Hasn't Changed Apr 04, 2024
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    Is it time for a Disney pep talk? We discuss what's working and not working, and how Disney's ready for streaming success if it's willing to change. Plus, streaming advice! [For Downstream+ subscribers only: Disney/Apple bundling and Baseball streaming.]

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    The Story of Disney+ - Puck
    A WWE Business Smackdown With Nick Khan - The Ringer
    Dropout
    65: More Serotonin Mar 28, 2024
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    Lots of Disney this time! We talk Disney's big succession question, Taylor Swift's Disney+ numbers, and Disney's deal in India. Also, a quick Sports Corner on NFL streaming rights, Spulu, and ESPN as a streaming aggregator.

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    No One Is Ever Ready to Be the Next CEO of Disney - Bloomberg
    How Disney Makes Money: Media, Entertainment, Parks, and Experiences
    'Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour' Most Watched Music Film Disney+ 4.6M Views
    Disney had big plans in India — here's why it's pulling back
    NFL announces two exclusive streaming games for 2024 season, including one postseason game
    ESPN Integrates Regional Sports Network Streams Into Its Main App And Website
    64: Still Do Everything Mar 06, 2024
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    Someone new is in charge of Netflix's film output, which lets us ponder the company's past and future film strategy. [Downstream+ members get: Max's new Harry Potter approach, and lessons we could learn from The CW's mid-budget approach to superhero TV.]

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    Dan Lin to Replace Scott Stuber as Netflix Film Boss
    Walt Disney Movie President Sean Bailey Exits; David Greenbaum Takes Over
    Will AI Video Replace Hollywood? - Puck
    63: Everyone Loves a Bundle Feb 23, 2024
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    Fallout from the "Spulu" announcement from Disney, Fox, and WBD continues; picking apart HBO's "Last Week Tonight" YouTube strategy; and what does Peacock have in common with the New York Jets?

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    Fubo sues Fox, Disney, and Warner Bros. to block their combined sports streaming app - The Verge
    Iger’s ‘Spulu’ Starter Marriage - Puck
    The Sports Bundle Holy Wars Have Begun - Puck
    An Interview with Michael Nathanson About Netflix and the Media Industry – Stratechery by Ben Thompson
    HBO Delays Last Week Tonight With John Oliver Clips Posted on YouTube
    YouTube dominates TV streaming in US, per Nielsen’s latest report
    Taskmaster - YouTube
    62: Spulu Feb 09, 2024
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    Disney, Fox, and WBD come together to create a sports streaming joint venture, but what does it all mean? [Downstream+ subscribers also get to hear us discuss Disney's Epic investment, Sports Corner updates, and the most streamed originals of last year.]

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    ESPN, Fox, WBD to team up
    ESPN, Fox, WBD to team up (Apple News)
    61: A Collector of Sports Jan 18, 2024
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    Subtitle: Sports Pentagon

    After some Apple Vision Pro opinions, it's time for a veritable Sports Pentagon of topics, including: Regional sports streaming alliances, the NFL cozying up to ESPN, Amazon cozying up to Diamond Sports, and the value of Peacock's streamed playoff game.

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    Julia uses Vision Pro
    NFL in advanced talks with ESPN to acquire equity stake in network: Sources - The Athletic
    The NFL May Buy a Stake in ESPN. Is This the Death of the Network’s Journalism? | The Nation
    Diamond Sports to receive Amazon investment in bankruptcy plan: What does it mean for MLB, NBA, NHL? - The Athletic
    What the new Diamond-Amazon deal means for MLB, NBA, NHL - ESPN
    Peacock’s Pyrrhic NFL Victory - Puck
    Dunkey's Guide to Streaming Services - YouTube
    60: You Heard It Here First Dec 29, 2023
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    The fate of Paramount Global hangs in the balance, and our favorites of the year. [Downstream+ subscribers get an extra half hour, including RSN collapses and potential streaming solutions, and our predictions for 2024.]

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    • Favorite movies: "Godzilla Minus One" (JA) and "Oppenheimer" (JS)
    • Favorite TV shows: "Succession" (JA) and either "The Bear" or "Strange New Worlds" (JS)
    • Favorite books: The Subprime Attention Crisis by Tim Hwang, Otaku: Japan’s Database Animals by Hiroki Azuma, and Hiroshima by John Hersey (JA) and The Mountain in the Sea by Ray Nayler and My Murder by Katie Williams (JS)
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    What Is Paramount Actually Worth? - Puck
    Cortex #150: 2024 Yearly Themes - Relay FM
    (3) Your Theme - YouTube
    Paramount’s Sale, YouTube’s Trojan Horse & Netflix’s Next Gamble - Puck
    59: Netflix's Spreadsheet Dec 14, 2023
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    It's finally happened: Netflix has made its viewing data public... via an Excel spreadsheet? Also: Disney+ and Hulu get connected in the U.S., it might be the endgame for Paramount Global, and your letters!

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    Pixar's Soul, Turning Red, Luca Coming to Theaters in 2024
    Netflix’s Data Bomb & Iger’s Hulu Wish List - Puck
    Netflix’s Data Drop, Power Laws, Netflix’s Motivations – Stratechery by Ben Thompson
    Streaming’s ‘Suits’ Lesson - Puck
    Disney just put Hulu shows in Disney Plus. Here's why that was so hard
    Shari Redstone Inches Toward Parting With Paramount - Puck
    The College Football Playoff, Events Over Inventory, NASCAR’s New Deal – Stratechery by Ben Thompson
    58: Christmas Is the Franchise Dec 01, 2023
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    The holiday season is peak streaming season, too! We discuss the seasonal opportunities for streamers, plus: letters! [Downstream+ subscribers also get: Amazon's Black Friday NFL experiment, YouTube & Sunday Ticket, and the coming sports/RSN implosion.]

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    The Christmas Streaming Miracle - Puck
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