Shutdown Game Theory

Steve Bornstein, the architect behind both ESPN’s golden age and the launch of NFL Network, joins John to remember the late, great Paul Tagliabue—the commissioner who helped turn football into a billion-dollar religion. Bornstein also offers a seasoned view on today’s sports media circus, from the streaming wars to A.I.’s slow invasion of the industry. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15 Marras 47min

Dylan Byers joins Peter with intel from two embattled media empires facing existential reinvention: MSNBC, which officially rebrands tomorrow as MS NOW, is embarking on a risky new chapter amid the network’s streaming-era identity crisis. Meanwhile, over at Condé Nast, four unionized employees were abruptly fired after protesting the shuttering of Teen Vogue. (Incredibly, even many people who are typically pro-union seemed to agree that the union had gone too far…) See all the ways bp is investing in America at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bp.com/InvestingInAmerica⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14 Marras 25min

Bill Cohan joins Peter to break down Paramount’s first earnings call since merging with Skydance—which, ironically, was barely about earnings at all. Instead, David Ellison dazzled Wall Street with talk of new investments, new technology, and, of course, some important cost-cutting measures. Bill reads the tea leaves on what’s next for Ellison and Co.—and whether acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery fits in the plan. See all the ways bp is investing in America at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bp.com/InvestingInAmerica⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . . . To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13 Marras 22min

Ian Krietzberg joins Peter to discuss the legal inferno engulfing OpenAI, as multiple families sue the company for allegedly driving users toward suicidal delusions—and why it would be disastrous for Sam Altman’s empire if these cases ever make it to discovery. Meanwhile, Altman is already in damage-control mode after his finance chief suggested that the government might step into help them out if their revenue continues to stall. See all the ways bp is investing in America at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bp.com/InvestingInAmerica⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . . . To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12 Marras 24min

Leigh Ann Caldwell joins Peter with the inside scoop on why the longest government shutdown in U.S. history is likely to come to an end this week—thanks to a few Senate Democrats who broke ranks and braved the wrath of their own base to cut a deal with Republicans. Plus, Leigh Ann on the Hill’s latest parlor game: is Chuck Schumer still the Democrats’ guy, or just the last one to know he’s not? See all the ways bp is investing in America at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bp.com/InvestingInAmerica⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . . . To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11 Marras 24min

The longtime pals Jon Kelly and Peter Hamby reunite to discuss reports of a Vox Media spin-off sitch—itself a potential micro-micro-microcosm of the WBD deal. And then they turn their attention to Netflix’s scheme for combatting its current saturation in the U.S. and Canada. See all the ways bp is investing in America at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bp.com/InvestingInAmerica⁠⁠⁠⁠ . . . To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10 Marras 26min

Step inside the mind of NFL legend Von Miller as he goes free range — from the gridiron to the culture at large. Each week, Von breaks down the biggest football stories, dives into the world of sports and entertainment, and chops it up with athletes, artists, and trendsetters shaping the conversation. Equal parts football IQ, locker room energy, and societal curiosity, Free Range is where game meets culture, and no topic is off-limits. You might even get some inside nuggets on this Super Bowl MVP’s chicken farm! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

9 Marras 2min

Live from Puck’s In The Arena sports media conference, Fanatics founder Michael Rubin sits down with Bill Cohan and Michael Nathanson to discuss how he reimagined the sports merchandise world, built a digital juggernaut of commerce, collectibles, and betting, and became one of the most connected figures in sports and entertainment. He also opens up about Fanatics’ next chapter—including the path to a possible I.P.O. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Marras 47min