The Unfunny Decline of Comedy Central

The Unfunny Decline of Comedy Central

In light of Trevor Noah’s recent announcement that he will be exiting 'The Daily Show,' Matt and Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw discuss what has happened to Comedy Central and why the once-beloved comedy hub has been reduced to a channel for reruns. They also discuss the value the network brings to Paramount and what the future looks like for 'The Daily Show' and other late-night television shows. Email us comments, questions, or ideas at thetown@spotify.com Host: Matt Belloni Guest: Lucas Shaw Producer: Craig Horlbeck Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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‘Fantastic Four’ Pressure, Marvel’s Next Steps, and Kevin Feige’s Future

‘Fantastic Four’ Pressure, Marvel’s Next Steps, and Kevin Feige’s Future

LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on August 27. Tickets go live today at 10 a.m. PT. ⁠Click here for tickets!Matt is joined by Wall Street Journal entertainment reporter Ben Fritz to discuss how much pressure ...

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Colbert’s Next Home, and Netflix Earnings Flexes and Anxieties

Colbert’s Next Home, and Netflix Earnings Flexes and Anxieties

Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss what's next for Stephen Colbert, and whether Netflix could ever produce a successful late-night show. Then, they dissect Netflix's latest earnings r...

21 Jul 202532min

Colbert Is Cancelled. Is the Late-Night Dam Bursting?

Colbert Is Cancelled. Is the Late-Night Dam Bursting?

Matt is joined by veteran late-night executive and producer Nick Bernstein to discuss CBS’s decision to cancel ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’—despite being the number one late night show on TV—a...

19 Jul 202534min

The 2025 Emmy Nomination Awards: Winners, Snubs, and Thirstiest Campaigns

The 2025 Emmy Nomination Awards: Winners, Snubs, and Thirstiest Campaigns

Matt is joined by Rebecca Ford, senior correspondent at Vanity Fair, to cohost The Town’s first Emmy Nomination Awards, the first awards show dedicated to nominations for an awards show. Matt and Rebe...

16 Jul 202532min

'Superman,' Marvel vs. DC, and the Studio Head Hot Seat

'Superman,' Marvel vs. DC, and the Studio Head Hot Seat

Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss the strong opening weekend for 'Superman,' talk about whether this movie is enough to kick-start a DC reboot, and revisit Marvel’s post-'Avengers' s...

14 Jul 202529min

News and Deal Buzz From Inside Sun Valley’s Billionaire Summer Camp

News and Deal Buzz From Inside Sun Valley’s Billionaire Summer Camp

Matt is joined by CNBC senior media and tech correspondent Julia Boorstin live from Sun Valley 2025 to discuss what we can expect from this year's summer camp for billionaires. Julia gives us the late...

11 Jul 202532min

After a Historic Hollywood Tax Break, Is Moviemaking Coming Back to California?

After a Historic Hollywood Tax Break, Is Moviemaking Coming Back to California?

Matt is joined by Joe Chianese of Entertainment Partners to unpack the new California tax bill, which will significantly expand the state's film and TV tax incentive, making California one of the most...

9 Jul 202532min

Why the Paramount-Skydance Merger is "F*cking Up ‘South Park’"

Why the Paramount-Skydance Merger is "F*cking Up ‘South Park’"

Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss the standoff between ‘South Park’ creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker and Paramount amid the looming merger between Paramount Global and Skydance Me...

7 Jul 202532min

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