Can ‘SNL’ Get Back to Making Stars?

Can ‘SNL’ Get Back to Making Stars?

Matt is joined by Bill Simmons to discuss the current state of 'SNL' ahead of the Season 48 premiere this Saturday night. Lorne Michaels recently described this season as a “year of reinvention” for 'SNL,' and Matt and Bill preview how this year will look different, why the show has struggled creating stars lately, what it can learn from past seasons, and Lorne’s future with the show. Email us comments, questions, or ideas at thetown@spotify.com Host: Matt Belloni Guest: Bill Simmons Producer: Craig Horlbeck Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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You Will Pay More for Disney Parks and You Will Like It

You Will Pay More for Disney Parks and You Will Like It

Matt is joined by theme park journalist and podcast host Carlye Wisel to talk about the Disney Parks ecosystem, what's new post-pandemic, how they are making all this money, and the future of this imp...

23 Juni 202231min

How the Pandemic Changed the Way You Consume Entertainment

How the Pandemic Changed the Way You Consume Entertainment

Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss how the pandemic has affected movies, live TV, streaming, and music. They break down the disappointing opening weekend for Pixar’s ‘Lightyear’ and h...

21 Juni 202230min

Who Survives at the New CNN?

Who Survives at the New CNN?

CNN is facing a major makeover at the hands of its new leaders David Zaslav and Chris Licht, but it could mean trouble for old correspondents. Matt brings on Puck writer and CNN expert Dylan Byers to ...

16 Juni 202237min

The ‘Stranger Things’ vs. ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Value War

The ‘Stranger Things’ vs. ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Value War

Matt is joined by Julia Alexander of Parrot Analytics to discuss the record-breaking opening week for ‘Stranger Things,' the series' competition with 'Obi-Wan Kenobi,' and the most valuable properties...

13 Juni 202228min

What the Heck Is Going On at Disney?

What the Heck Is Going On at Disney?

Matt is joined by CNBC’s Alex Sherman to discuss the surprising firing of Disney entertainment executive Peter Rice. They discuss what Disney is saying about it, what does this say about the future of...

9 Juni 202228min

NBA Finals Ratings and ESPN's Future in Sports Television

NBA Finals Ratings and ESPN's Future in Sports Television

Matt is joined by John Ourand from Sports Business Journal to discuss the unexpectedly low ratings after the first two games of the NBA Finals as well as the future of sports in streaming, including D...

8 Juni 202225min

‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ and A24’s Mystique

‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ and A24’s Mystique

Matt is joined by The Hollywood Reporter’s Rebecca Keegan to discuss the indie hit ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ and why it resonated with audiences. Later, they talk about A24’s unique cachet i...

7 Juni 202229min

Town Hall: Tom Cruise’s Pay Day, ‘LOTR’ Buzz, and HBO’s Secrets

Town Hall: Tom Cruise’s Pay Day, ‘LOTR’ Buzz, and HBO’s Secrets

In our first ever Town Hall, Matt and Craig field questions from the audience, covering topics about Disney’s ‘Star Wars’ movie struggles, Amazon’s expensive bet on its ‘Lord of the Rings’ series, the...

3 Juni 202228min

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