The Existential Crisis of the Cable Juggernauts

The Existential Crisis of the Cable Juggernauts

Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss Comcast's exploration of spinning off its cable assets into a separate company, which could potentially mark the wider restructuring of its NBCUniversal division. They talk about how legacy media companies are struggling with how to handle their linear television business, what a division of assets might look like for Comcast, and whether a streaming partner makes sense for NBC and Peacock (02:43). Matt finishes the show with a ratings prediction for the 2024 presidential election (26:05). For a 20 percent discount on Matt’s Hollywood insider newsletter, ‘What I’m Hearing ...,’ click here. Email us your thoughts! thetown@spotify.com Host: Matt Belloni Guest: Lucas Shaw Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie Lopez Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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SNL’s Fate After Lorne, and Streaming’s Most Overpriced Platforms

SNL’s Fate After Lorne, and Streaming’s Most Overpriced Platforms

Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to recap ‘SNL50’ and look ahead to the future of ‘SNL’ in a post–Lorne Michaels world, and wonder whether NBC will continue to finance such a costly and labor ...

18 Helmi 202531min

What’s Next at Netflix With Content Chief Bela Bajaria, Part 2

What’s Next at Netflix With Content Chief Bela Bajaria, Part 2

Matt is once again joined by Netflix’s Bela Bajaria for part two of their conversation. They get into their content spend breakdown for 2025 and beyond, their foray into like programming and whether m...

14 Helmi 202535min

Netflix vs. Everyone With Content Chief Bela Bajaria, Part 1

Netflix vs. Everyone With Content Chief Bela Bajaria, Part 1

Matt is joined by Bela Bajaria, Netflix’s Chief Content Officer, to discuss all things Netflix, including the ‘Emilia Perez’ scandal, vetting talent, their IMAX deal with Greta Gerwig’s upcoming 'Narn...

14 Helmi 202539min

Can the ‘Emilia Pérez’ Oscars Implosion Be Salvaged?

Can the ‘Emilia Pérez’ Oscars Implosion Be Salvaged?

Matt is joined by award-winning entertainment marketing executive Terry Press to discuss the social media whirlwind surrounding best picture nominated film ‘Emilia Pérez’ after tweets from its star an...

13 Helmi 202536min

New Trouble for the Paramount Sale

New Trouble for the Paramount Sale

Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss the complicated holdup in the sale of Paramount Global to David Ellison and his company, Skydance Media. They break down the situation—which involve...

10 Helmi 202532min

NFL and Streaming: A Super Bowl Data Dive

NFL and Streaming: A Super Bowl Data Dive

Matt is joined by Antenna CEO Jonathan Carson to look at the NFL in the digital age and provide insight on how streamers are leveraging NFL rights as a massive subscriber event. They talk about some m...

6 Helmi 202532min

What Worries Directors: AI, Peaked TV, and Baldoni-Gate

What Worries Directors: AI, Peaked TV, and Baldoni-Gate

Matt is joined by Lesli Linka Glatter and Russell Hollander, the president and director, respectively, of the Directors Guild of America, to talk about some of the most important topics for directors ...

5 Helmi 202532min

Inside the 2025 Grammys: Beyoncé's Win, Chappell’s Speech, and Kendrick’s Sweep

Inside the 2025 Grammys: Beyoncé's Win, Chappell’s Speech, and Kendrick’s Sweep

Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to recap an exciting and star-studded 2025 Grammy Awards, break down what it was like to be there in person, and nominate their biggest winners and losers from...

4 Helmi 202536min

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