David Bloom and Daniel Frankel return with a sharp, funny, and unfiltered look at the week’s biggest stories in media, tech, and entertainment. From the Jimmy Kimmel late-night fallout and Bob Iger’s tough Disney decisions to Netflix shaking up live sports and boxing, we dive deep into the shifting landscape of streaming, broadcast, and the FCC’s growing overreach.
In this episode:
Why late-night TV’s troubles matter for Disney’s future leadership.
The FCC’s surprising push into streaming oversight.
Netflix’s bold moves in live events and the Warner Bros. speculation.
NFL streaming boosts, Apple’s new sports app, and wireless shell games.
Paramount, South Park, and what’s next for comedy in a fractured media world.
IBC 2025 takeaways and what 43,858 visitors mean for global broadcasting.
Whether you’re a media exec, streamer, or just trying to keep up with the shifting TMT landscape, this episode breaks it down with insight and humor.
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Chapters
00:00 – Intro from Paris & IBC recap
02:00 – Jimmy Kimmel fallout & Disney’s late-night dilemma
05:30 – FCC overreach into streaming & media regulation
12:00 – Disney succession race: Walden, Pataro, Bergman
20:00 – Streaming futures: Kimmel, Stewart & Letterman moves
23:00 – Netflix live sports & Warner Bros. speculation
30:30 – NFL streaming boom & Apple Sports App
39:00 – Taylor Sheridan’s “Landman” & Paramount+ push
42:00 – EchoStar, SpaceX & Starlink IPO chatter
43:00 – South Park delays & Comedy Central fallout
44:30 – IBC 2025 final takeaways