The Weird State of Media and Hollywood’s Role in It

The Weird State of Media and Hollywood’s Role in It

Matt is joined by journalist and cofounder of Semafor, Ben Smith, to talk about his new book ‘Traffic’ and the rise and fall of the biggest digital media companies of the past 15 years. Matt and Ben discuss their careers in digital media, look back on the media's transition to digital, the role of Hollywood in the evolution of media coverage, the role of Facebook and other social media platforms, and what’s next. Matt finishes the show by giving a prediction about the current writers strike. 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: Ben Smith Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie Lopez Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Why Was Bruce Willis Still Working?

Why Was Bruce Willis Still Working?

Matt is joined by Amy Kaufman from the LA Times to talk about her article that highlights Bruce Willis’s surge in movie appearances in recent years despite his declining health as he battles with apha...

7 Apr 202223min

WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar on HBO Max, What’s Next for Streaming, and His Resignation

WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar on HBO Max, What’s Next for Streaming, and His Resignation

Matt is joined by Jason Kilar, who has recently announced his resignation as CEO of WarnerMedia. He discusses the choice to drop Warner’s 2021 slate of movies directly on HBO Max on their premiere dat...

6 Apr 202226min

Winners and Losers of the 2022 Grammys

Winners and Losers of the 2022 Grammys

Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to talk about his experience at the Grammy Awards, including Trevor Noah’s performance, who stole the show, who didn’t, the Oscars vs. the Grammys, Vegas as a ...

4 Apr 202224min

Will Smith Resigns From the Academy

Will Smith Resigns From the Academy

Matt reacts to Will Smith’s resignation from the Academy and explains the details of the decision. Host: Matt Belloni Producer: Craig Horlbeck Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choic...

2 Apr 202210min

The 2022 Grammy Awards and the State of the Music Industry

The 2022 Grammy Awards and the State of the Music Industry

Matt is joined by Variety executive editor Shirley Halperin to look ahead to Sunday’s 2022 Grammy Awards. They forecast what we will see out of Kanye, whether this will be Olivia Rodrigo’s night, whet...

31 Mar 202225min

WWE President Nick Khan

WWE President Nick Khan

Matt is joined by WWE president Nick Khan to chat about the WWE as a media entity, including its deal with Peacock and whether a potential acquisition is looming. Nick talks about how the WWE wants to...

30 Mar 202230min

The Oscars Aftermath

The Oscars Aftermath

It’s the morning after, and Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw joins Matt to give a report on the 2022 Academy Awards. They discuss the fallout after the Will Smith–Chris Rock slap, the viewership spike after an ...

28 Mar 202223min

Live From Inside the Oscars: The Will Smith-Chris Rock Slap

Live From Inside the Oscars: The Will Smith-Chris Rock Slap

Live from inside the Dolby Theater at the Academy Awards, Matt and The Hollywood Reporter’s Scott Feinberg react to Will Smith slapping Chris Rock in the face onstage during the show. Host: Matt Bell...

28 Mar 202212min

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