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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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    37: ESPN Minus Feb 09, 2023
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    Disney's first financial results of the Iger II era make us consider the future of Hulu and ESPN. Discovery+ pulls a fast one, Showtime can't dodge its fate, Peacock looks surprisingly robust, and Netflix's password crackdown is stuff you already knew!

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    Warner Bros Discovery Abandons Plan To Merge HBO Max With Discovery+ – Report – Deadline
    Showtime Merging With Paramount+ in Both Streaming, Linear TV – The Hollywood Reporter
    Peacock’s Double-Edged Sword - Puck
    Netflix’s US Password-Sharing Crackdown Isn’t Happening—Yet | WIRED
    Netflix accidentally posts guidelines for cracking down on password sharing | Netflix | The Guardian
    Downstream #13: We covered Netflix and password sharing a year ago!
    36: Commercial Inception Jan 25, 2023
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    Netflix shows Disney how CEO transitions happen, as Reed Hastings is elevated to chairmanship and Greg Peters becomes co-CEO. Julia has analysis of Netflix's earnings report, we discuss streaming Oscar nominees, and we answer your amazing letters!

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    Iger’s $27.5 Billion Hulu Question - Puck
    Restore The Magic at Disney | View Trian's Case for Change
    Behind Reed Hastings’s Step Back as Netflix Co-C.E.O. - The New York Times
    35: Streaming Scrooge Jan 10, 2023
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    It's a new year, so it's time to consider the lessons of 2022 and make some predictions for streaming trends in 2023. Plus: was "Glass Onion" a success for Netflix? Is your next workout coming from Netflix? And to Julia's delight, Sports Corner is back!

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    Amazon Has Discussed a Stand-Alone Sports App as Andy Jassy Doubles Down on Prime Video — The Information
    Netflix’s Peloton Pivot - Puck
    The Real ‘Knives Out’ Mystery - Puck
    As Apple TV deal awaits, MLS is in a race against time to build a broadcast operation - The Athletic
    34: Rating The Pluses Dec 27, 2022
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    In a very special (and silly) end-of-year episode, Julia and Jason create tier lists for everything with a plus. Happy new year!

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    33: So Thirsty for Content Dec 13, 2022
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    What's the point of HBO Max if it doesn't have all the HBO shows on it? Julia ponders the strange goings on at HBO and WarnerMedia. We also discuss Jason Kilar's predictions for the future of streaming, the BBC, and how studios handle self-dealing.

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    Julia's HBO twitter thread
    'Westworld,' 'The Nevers' Canceled and Pulled From HBO Max - Variety
    32: Disney Bobs Nov 29, 2022
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    Bob Chapek is out and Bob Iger is back in! What does this mean for the future of Disney? We don't have the answers, but we have lots of questions!

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    How Did AT&T’s $100 Billion Time Warner Deal Go So Wrong? - The New York Times
    31: Yeah, Disney's Fine Nov 15, 2022
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    Disney's latest financial results lead us to ponder where we are in the dramatic change from old-school media to the streaming world. Also, Warner Bros. Discovery claims to have all its franchises in order, but that doesn't seem remotely realistic.

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    Bob Chapek’s New Streaming Moneyball - Puck
    Warner Bros. Discovery Reports Q3 Earnings – The Hollywood Reporter
    Warner Bros. Discovery Stock: Analysts Views After Q3 Earnings – The Hollywood Reporter
    Comcast’s big rival to Roku and the smart TV is called… Xumo - The Verge
    The Trouble With Netflix. - Tim Goodman / Bastard Machine
    J.K. Rowling’s transphobic tweets failed Harry Potter fans - Vox
    MarsEdit 5 Public Beta - Red Sweater Blog
    30: I'm Fun to Have Drinks With Nov 01, 2022
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    Peacock pivots, Netflix gets to know itself, "Doctor Who" is on the move, "Andor" teaches some important lessons, and Sports Corner returns!

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    Peacock’s ‘Girls5eva’ Renewed for Season 3 — at Netflix – The Hollywood Reporter
    Hallmark Channel on Peacock in New Streaming Deal, Includes Live Channels – The Hollywood Reporter
    'Doctor Who' Heads to Disney+ Internationally - Variety
    Disney’s Star Wars Streaming Puzzle - Puck
    The New Netflix Age Has Arrived - Puck
    29: Let the Sharks Feast and Fight Oct 18, 2022
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    Is "Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story" the real winner of this fall's battle between Dragons and Elves? Also: Netflix opens itself up to ratings, Sports Corner covers Apple's negotiations with the NFL, and we discuss the merits of Paramount and Hulu.

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    28: SimSub Oct 04, 2022
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    An accidental Sports Corner, understanding Peacock's slow growth, EPIX becomes MGM+, a "House of the Dragon" / "Rings of Power" check-in, Apple's "Luck", Julia and Parrot provide data to creators, and a listener explains Canadian TV quirks.

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    The Town - The Ringer
    Epix Takes MGM+ Name in January, Timed to Godfather of Harlem Season 3 - Variety
    Apple’s Pixar Fantasy - Puck
    Julia's Parrot deal tweet
    Disney will buy the rest of Hulu, stick to plan, Comcast executives expect
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