About this episode
The episode discusses the various video streaming platforms available in New Zealand, including the upcoming launch of HBO Max, and evaluates their offerings and value.
We have more than 20 video streaming platforms available to us in New Zealand .. and honestly we think it can be hard to keep up witht them all. HBO Max launches in New Zealand next week, so we thought it would be a good time to find out what streaming platform has what, which offers the best bang for you buck .. and why on earth there are so many different places to watch telly! To help Jesse is joined by freelance arts and culture writer Karl Puschmann.
People in this episode
Host: Jesse
Guest: Karl Puschmann
Topics covered
- streaming platforms
- video on demand
- entertainment
- media consumption
- HBO Max
- New Zealand
Keywords
- streaming platforms
- HBO Max
- New Zealand
- video on demand
- entertainment
- media
- culture
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: HBO Max
Places: New Zealand
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