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519. Verticals Gaining Momentum; Cocomelon Movie Cast Announced; and Buzzfeed Sold
May 20, 2026
32m 08s
518. SAG Renews; Lively v. Baldoni Settles, and 79th Cannes Film Festival
May 13, 2026
34m 24s
517. Sports Dominates Linear Numbers, Tupac's Family Seeks Justice; and Kaufman Astoria Studios Foreclosed
May 6, 2026
29m 46s
516. WBD approves Paramount Sale; Animated Films Get First CA Tax Credits; May Box Office Preview
Apr 29, 2026
30m 24s
515. CinemaCon, Roku Reaches 100M, and QVC files for BK
Apr 22, 2026
31m 58s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 5/20/26 | 519. Verticals Gaining Momentum; Cocomelon Movie Cast Announced; and Buzzfeed Sold | This week the twists and turns of entertainment continue as Vertical Microdramas pick up steam and BET announces its partnership with aTwist. Next, Paul and Jess discuss how Cocomelon might translate to the big screen. Finally, Paul recaps Byron Allen's deal to buy a controlling stake of Buzzfeed for $120M and ponder whether Buzzfeed can reinvent itself as a FAST platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 32m 08s | ||||||
| 5/13/26 | 518. SAG Renews; Lively v. Baldoni Settles, and 79th Cannes Film Festival | This week, Paul and Jess begin with a high level recap of the tentative 4-year agreement between SAG and the AMPTP which means that Hollywood is unlikely to repeat the strikes of 2023. Next, they discuss the costly legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni that is settling unceremoniously. Finally, they look forward to the next Cannes film festival and share a few films and developments to look forward to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 34m 24s | ||||||
| 5/6/26 | 517. Sports Dominates Linear Numbers, Tupac's Family Seeks Justice; and Kaufman Astoria Studios Foreclosed | This week, Paul starts with an update on how much broadcast viewership numbers have skewed to live sports since 2005. Next, they discuss Tupac's step-brother's wrongful death action against those involved in the killing of Tupac. Finally, Paul and Jess reflect on and reminisce about Kaufman Astoria studios, the iconic NYC film studio at the center of a $360M foreclosure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 29m 46s | ||||||
| 4/29/26 | 516. WBD approves Paramount Sale; Animated Films Get First CA Tax Credits; May Box Office Preview | Paul and Jess begin the episode with an update that the WBD shareholders overwhelmingly approve the $110B sale to Paramount. Next, they provide an update on the new expanded California Film production incentive and $193M in tax credits that were awarded, including, for the first time ever in California, for animated films. Finally, they look forward to the May movie box office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 30m 24s | ||||||
| 4/22/26 | 515. CinemaCon, Roku Reaches 100M, and QVC files for BK | This week, Paul and Jessica start with CinemaCon's highlights which showcase a lot of franchises and a few originals. Next, they discuss another milestone for Roku as it crossed 100M households amid the growth of FAST. Finally, they discuss the bankruptcy of QVC and how the once-dominant brand might reclaim its glory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 31m 58s | ||||||
| 4/15/26 | 514. NCAA Eligibility Proposal, Entertainment Layoffs, and Twinnin's Launch | This episode begins with a proposed 5-year cap to NCAA eligibility that aims to reduce the variance and disparity of the current waiver process. Next, Paul and Jess discuss recent layoffs among entertainment, gaming and tech companies and ponder whether its merely cyclical or a result of companies turning towards AI. Finally, they discuss Twinnin, an app/marketplace that bills itself as allowing actors to leverage AI to recreate and clone their likeness digitally and grant usage rights to content producers and studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 33m 19s | ||||||
| 4/1/26 | 513. Talent Behaving Badly and Bernie's Sports Team Relocation Proposal | This week, Paul and Jess discuss the last-minute cancellation of Season 22 of ABC's Bachelorette which was shelved 3 days before the season premiere date due to negative PR which resulted from TMZ's release of video of Taylor Frankie Paul's assault. Next, they discuss MRC's loss following a five-week trial with its insurance company over whether Kevin Spacey's removal from House of Cards was as a result of an "illness". Finally, they discuss the Home Team Act, a proposed bill which would require one-year notice and a ROFR process prior to any major professional team relocating across state lines or out of its metro region. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 32m 29s | ||||||
| 3/25/26 | 512. Marvel Movie Preview, Nexstar Tegna Update, Chance The Rapper Prevails | This week, Paul and Jess look forward to Sony's Spider-Man: Brand New Day as well as Dunesday, the potential clash between Dune 3 and Avengers 5. Next, they discuss Nexstar's annoucement that it has closed its purchase of Tegna now that FCC and DOJ have given the deal a green light. Finally, Paul provides a recap of Chance the Rapper's successful lawsuit defense of claims from his former manager, Patrick Corcoran, over claims of unpaid commissions under an oral agreement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 29m 00s | ||||||
| 3/18/26 | 511. Oscars Recap, Universal's Theatrical Window Support, SXSW | This week, Paul and Jess reflect on a great Oscars and some of the biggest winners on the night. As fans of the movies, they applaud Universal's announcement of a 45-days exclusive theatrical window. Next, they discuss Oscar-winning phenomenon K Pop Demon Hunters which will be getting a sequel. Finally, they discuss South By Southwest's 40 year anniversary as the mega Music, Tech, and Film/TV fest takes over Austin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 31m 52s | ||||||
| 3/11/26 | 510. Oscars Preview; Agentic AI - Your Production Team?; AI + IP Fuels M&A | This week, Paul and Jess give their very amateur Oscar's predictions for the top awards. Next, they discuss the release of AI Agents who are intended to streamline, iterate, and accelerate the creative process, and wonder if their success will increase the volume of projects or just reduce job opportunities, or both. Next, they discuss how the prospect of using AI to generate content based on proven IP libraries may be driving the surge in deal making, and whether its sustainable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 35m 03s | ||||||
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| 3/4/26 | 509. NCAA Conferences Propose Transfer Limits; Olympics Recap and UK to Regulate Streamers | This week, Paul updates Jess on concepts hat SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey pondered to limit transfers and establish eligibility standards which could provide structure in the NIL area. Next, they discuss the incredible success of the 2026 Winter Olympics for NBC and Peacock as well as some of the brightest stars who competed. Finally, the UK government just announced that major SVOD services will be regulated in a manner similar to broadcasters - in a step towards technology-agnostic regulation that some have called for in the U.S. as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 28m 56s | ||||||
| 2/25/26 | 508. January's TV Binge, AI Short Shunned by AMC, Game Of Thrones Prequels Thriving | This week, Paul and Jessica begin with a recap of the excellent month of January 2026 for TV consumption which was up across all forms (broadcast, cable, streaming and FAST). Next, they discuss the AI Short which , despite winning the Frame Forward AI Animation Festival, may not be embraced by movie theaters. Finally, Jessica and Paul look forward to House of the Dragon Season 3 and reflect upon the stellar A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms as they try to get their GOT fix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 23m 49s | ||||||
| 2/18/26 | 507. AI Video Generators Leap Forward; Swaps or Sports Betting | This week, Paul and Jess begin with a discussion of Seedance 2.0, the AI video generator that has shaken Hollywood with its realistic, and perhaps infringing clips. Next, Paul breaks down Kalshi's argument that its contracts regarding sports events are swaps and not subject to state gaming laws. Finally, Paul and Jessica explore Pete Davidson's Netflix podcast and ponder where the line between video podcast and television talk show should lie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 33m 48s | ||||||
| 2/11/26 | 506. Disney's New CEO; Zayn's 5th Album; and Trademarks for NIL? | This week, Paul and Jessica dive in with Disney's named successor to Bob Iger, Josh D'Amaro a long-time veteran of Disney Parks who will become Disney's CEO on March 18. Next, Jessica reflects on her One Direction fanhood as Zayn is set to debut his 5th solo album, Konnakol. Finally, Paul provides a trademark update certain celebrities are leaning into trademarking their name, image, and likeness in an effort to preserve their brand against deepfakes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 30m 37s | ||||||
| 2/4/26 | 505. Previewing Super Bowl LX, Latino Artists Push for Inclusion, and SAG Kicks Off Negotiations | This week, Paul previews the biggest night in sports and advertising, and now sports betting, the Super Bowl. Next, Paul and Jessica discuss (stalled) progress facing minorities who are seeking greater representation in Hollywood, in particular the Latino acting community's recent call for action. Finally, Paul discusses the upcoming discussions between SAG and the AMPTP and Jessica ponders whether AI can really replace actors and/or crew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 33m 39s | ||||||
| 1/28/26 | 504. Oscar Nominations, YouTube's 2026 Goals, and Streamflation | This week, Paul and Jess begin with a summary of the major 2026 Oscar nominations with a handful of their predictions thrown in. Next, they discuss a BBC YouTube-first deal and YouTube's broader plans for pay TV. Finally, Paul breaks down a recent government inflation report which indicated that SVOD services had, by far, the highest rate of inflation in 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 34m 13s | ||||||
| 1/21/26 | 503. Golden Globes Recap, Netflix Re-ups with Sony, and FCC's Fines Under Review | This week, Paul and Jessica start with a recap of the big winners at the 2026 Golden Globes. Next, Paul discusses the recently-announced exclusive Pay 1 SVOD license deal between Sony Pictures and Netflix, and Jessica ponders the pros and cons of Netflix's content-acquisition blitz. Finally, Paul breaks down the Supreme Court's decision to review the FCC's authority to levy large fines without the need for a jury trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 25m 34s | ||||||
| 1/14/26 | 502. WBD Netflix and NIL Updates | This week, Paul provides an update on the Netflix + WBD merger as well as an appeal of the House v NCAA settlement which could impact NIL rights and revenue sharing for college athletes. Finally, Paul and Jess discuss the celebrity mom group drama which erupted between Ashley Tisdale, Hillary Duff and others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 31m 34s | ||||||
| 12/31/25 | 501. The Paulies | This week, Paul and Jess look back on 2025 and Season 4 of BCP with the Paulies, where they award: Best TV Show, Best Picture, TMT M&A Deal of the Year; Who had the Best Year; Pop Culture Moment; and Best BCP Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 33m 52s | ||||||
| 12/17/25 | 448. Golden Globe Noms, Hijack 2, and Avatar 3 | This week, Paul and Jess recap many of the Golden Globes nominees where Neon and Netflix dominated and go through some of their picks to win. Next, they share their eager anticipation of Idris Elba's return as Sam Nelson in Apple TV's Hijack 2. Finally, with Avatar: Fire & Ash opening this week, they discuss how James Cameron's $400M installment in the epic franchise is likely to perform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 29m 54s | ||||||
| 12/10/25 | 447. Netflix Announces WBD Acquisition | This week, Paul and Jess begin with a quick update on some box office and streaming hits from December. Then they discuss one of the biggest potential mergers in entertainment, Netflix's tenative deal to buy WBD for $82B as well as some potential hurdles to closing, including Paramount's hostile bid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 35m 42s | ||||||
| 11/26/25 | 446. TV Shows Awarded California Tax Credits, GOT Updates, and Showrunner's Back End Fight | This week, Paul and Jess begin with a list of some of the TV shows that were awarded California's film tax credit, including Fallout, the Night Agent, and Baywatch. Next, they discuss some much anticipated spin off (prequel and sequel) news regarding their favorite show, Game of Thrones. Finally, Paul breaks down Dave Erickson's profit participation lawsuit arising out of Fear The Walking Dead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 29m 45s | ||||||
| 11/19/25 | 445. Shashank Gupta: Fashion Executive and YouTube Creator | This week, Paul interviews Shashank who is the co-CEO of Nazranaa, the largest wholesaler and retailer of Indian garments in the U.S. In addition to running Nazranaa, Shashank is the executive producer of the YouTube series, Nazranaa Diaries, which highlights some of the store’s best customers and has taken on a life of its own. Shashank discusses the challenges of growing and managing this business amidst extreme tariff unpredictability as well as developing a show around his brand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 27m 27s | ||||||
| 11/12/25 | 444. Alls Fair Maligned, Ed Sheeran Pushes for Music Education, and Supreme Court ponders Tariffs | This week, Paul and Mesh begin with Alls Fair, Ryan Murphy's star-studded, critically-panned over-the-top legal drama streaming on Hulu and a ranking of their top legal dramas. Next, they discuss England's recently-announced education reforms which were, in part, receptive to Ed Sheeran's call for educators to embrace teaching music in the classroom. Finally, Paul provides a high-level recap of Learning Resources v. Trump, a recent case argued before the Supreme Court in which the government justifies trade tariffs as a necessary exercise of emergency powers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 30m 01s | ||||||
| 11/5/25 | 443. NCAA Walks Back Athlete Gambling Rules, October Box Office Slump, and Taylor Sheridan Heads to NBCU | This week, Paul kicks things off with the NCAA's announcement that it will pause its proposed rule change which would have allowed student athletes to bet on professional sports. Next, Mesh recaps October's slow box office, which had the lowest ticket sales (excluding the pandemic) in nearly 3 decades. Finally, Paul and Mesh discuss Taylor Sheridan's $1B deal to move his TV and Film development and production banner to NBCU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 33m 42s | ||||||
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