Kimmel Is Back, But Disney vs. Trump Is Just Beginning
Matt is joined by Puck’s Eriq Gardner to discuss the return of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ and unpack what could happen next. They talk about why Brendan Carr and the FCC may not be as powerful as they might...
25 Syys 202532min
Kimmel’s Return, Disney’s Decision, and Iger’s Legacy
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss the announcement that Jimmy Kimmel will be returning to ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ this Tuesday night, and the various ramifications that could follow. Th...
23 Syys 202534min
Jimmy Kimmel vs. the FCC: Can Disney Escape This Mess?
Matt is joined by journalist Bill Carter to discuss the suspension of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ after portions of Kimmel’s monologue on Monday night sparked outrage among several ABC affiliate groups as we...
18 Syys 202535min
Is the Rotten Tomatoes Formula Fresh or Rotten?
Matt is joined by Rotten Tomatoes awards editor Jacqueline Coley to reveal how the Rotten Tomatoes rating system works, the reasoning behind its binary grading system, whether the system favors certai...
17 Syys 202538min
David Ellison Bought Paramount. Now He Wants Warner Bros. Plus, the 2025 Emmys Recap.
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw and LightShed’s Rich Greenfield to discuss the report that David Ellison is interested in making a majority-cash bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. Matt, L...
16 Syys 202541min
The Emmys vs. the Audience: Which Shows People Actually Watch
Matt is joined by Puck’s Julia Alexander to preview the 2025 Emmy Awards and look at which shows should already be considered winners from a business perspective. They discuss how many people are actu...
12 Syys 202535min
The Murdoch Succession War is Over, and Fox Crowns its Next Leader
Matt is joined by the New York Times’ Jim Rutenberg to discuss the bombshell news that the Murdochs have settled their ongoing family trust succession dispute, which will now keep Lachlan Murdoch on t...
9 Syys 202534min
YouTube’s NFL Debut, A Surprise Box-Office Hit at the Sphere, and Warner Bros. Merger Candidates
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss YouTube’s exclusive NFL debut on Friday night, which brought in 17 million viewers; the surprising box-office success of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ at the S...
8 Syys 202532min
