The Case for Netflix Pillaging YouTube Creators
Matt is joined by Wells Fargo media analyst Steven Cahall to talk about the possibility of Netflix going after YouTube content creators, its possible venture into short-form content, and the effects o...
25 Juni 202532min
Marvel’s Decline, Hollywood Vs. AI, and the Most Under-Covered Stories of 2025 So Far
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to look back at the first half of 2025 and highlight the stories they believe were most under-covered (01:22). For a 20 percent discount on Matt’s Hollywood...
23 Juni 202528min
Tales From the Test-Screening Trenches
Matt is joined by Kevin Goetz, the CEO of Screen Engine/ASI, to discuss the world of test screenings. They dive into the importance of these test screenings, which filmmakers utilize the screenings (a...
18 Juni 202534min
The ‘Sinners’ Deal, the Manosphere, and the Biggest Overreactions of the First Half of 2025
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to look back on the first half of 2025 and highlight the stories they believe were most overcovered (01:47). Matt finishes the show with a prediction about the...
16 Juni 202532min
How to Get an Emmy Nomination (...for Matt??)
Matt is joined by Debra Birnbaum, editor-in-chief of GoldDerby and former head of awards at Amazon Studios, to discuss the logistics of Emmy campaigning, how Emmy and Oscar campaigns differ, who actua...
12 Juni 202538min
Running a Major Talent Agency in 2025 With the New CEO of UTA
Matt is joined by David Kramer, the new CEO of United Talent Agency, to discuss his new position, how the talent representation business has changed, industry challenges like the content slowdown, the...
11 Juni 202533min
Warner Bros. Discovery Is Splitting Up. What's Next?
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss the long-awaited breakup of Warner Bros. Discovery, and break down what these two new companies will consist of. They look at why this happened now,...
9 Juni 202530min
Chalamet, Cruise, and the New Celebrity Press Tour Playbook
Matt is joined by veteran publicist and co-CEO of Kovert Creative, Lewis Kay, to discuss how much the game has changed in the world of celebrity PR, including how the modern media landscape has impact...
6 Juni 202536min
