The F-You ‘South Park’ Episode and the Precarious State of Comedy in 2025

The F-You ‘South Park’ Episode and the Precarious State of Comedy in 2025

LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on August 27. ⁠⁠Click here for tickets! Matt is joined by Mosaic’s Michael Lasker to talk about the explosive new 'South Park' episode, the buzz around town, and how Matt Stone and Trey Parker continue to push the envelope and get away with it (02:38). Later, Michael explains what the market is like for comedy right now, what is being sold, what studios are looking for, why theatrical comedies are struggling, the pullback on sitcoms, and whether there is reason for optimism (07:29). 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 BelloniGuest: Michael Lasker Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie LopezTheme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Disney’s ESPN Dilemma: to Sell or Not to Sell?

Disney’s ESPN Dilemma: to Sell or Not to Sell?

Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss ESPN's foray into gambling after it struck a deal with PENN Entertainment to create ESPN Bet, why Bob Iger and Disney decided to make this move now,...

14 Elo 202332min

The Doomsday AI Scenario In Hollywood

The Doomsday AI Scenario In Hollywood

Matt is joined by Justine Bateman—writer, director, producer, former actress, and SAG-AFTRA negotiation committee consultant on the use of AI—to discuss if we are underestimating AI's overall impact a...

10 Elo 202332min

Everyone Running Hollywood Is Old. Does That Matter?

Everyone Running Hollywood Is Old. Does That Matter?

Matt is joined by former CAA co-chairman and agent of 40 years Rick Nicita to talk about why the most important executives in Hollywood are so old, and how that affects the way the industry is run tod...

9 Elo 202332min

Will Anyone Budge on Data Transparency in Hollywood?

Will Anyone Budge on Data Transparency in Hollywood?

Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss one of Hollywood’s most hotly debated topics: data transparency among streamers. As the writers and actors strike drags on, data transparency contin...

7 Elo 202332min

Checking in on Warner Bros. Discovery and the Max Platform

Checking in on Warner Bros. Discovery and the Max Platform

Matt is joined once again by LightShed Partners media analyst Rich Greenfield to discuss the state of Warner Bros. Discovery following the results of the second quarter earnings, as well as Rich’s tho...

4 Elo 202332min

The Barbie Effect on Female Filmmakers

The Barbie Effect on Female Filmmakers

Matt is joined by The Hollywood Reporter’s senior film editor, Rebecca Keegan, to discuss how the success of Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ will influence female filmmakers and the industry at large. Matt fi...

3 Elo 202332min

Villains, Saviors, and Developments Three Months Into Hollywood’s Shutdown

Villains, Saviors, and Developments Three Months Into Hollywood’s Shutdown

Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss the most interesting developments that have shaped Hollywood’s shutdown over the past three months and determine which strategies and tactics from b...

31 Heinä 202332min

Selling ‘Barbie’: Inside the Marketing Phenomenon

Selling ‘Barbie’: Inside the Marketing Phenomenon

Matt is joined by Warner Bros. president of worldwide marketing Josh Goldstine to discuss the strategy behind one of the great marketing campaigns of all time in ‘Barbie.' They break down the bold and...

26 Heinä 202332min

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