Streamageddon

Streamageddon
Streamageddon

In a world of too many streaming services, one podcast is here to help you decide the fate of the universe. Or, more likely, the fate of your Tuesday night. Join hosts Chris Barlow and Dianne Nora as they bravely try to watch every single thing in their queue. They'll review hot new shows, deliver the latest streaming news, and break down excellent episodes to help you better understand what makes great TV so freakin' great.

  1. MAR 29

    Running Point and the “Folding Laundry” School of Screenwriting

    “Brother, could you lend me a hand?” (That’s a question we’ll answer in our White Lotus predictions update at the end of the episode! But first…) The breezy new Netflix comedy Running Point doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but it’s a breath of fresh air in a season of tense dramas and cheap thrillers (we’re looking at you, The Night Agent). Guest Host Ian Brodsky has watched the whole season and is here to convince you to spend some time with fun characters who constantly get themselves into (and out of) hilarious jams. Of course, modern Netflix shows also have a reputation for being “background TV” but is that really a bad thing? Chris makes the case for the “tell don’t show” school of screenwriting. But wait! There’s more! Programming news from Peacock, Max, TNT, and TBS (the Turner nets! Remember them?). Plus the strange, sad saga of the new 24/7 Simpsons channel (allegedly) streaming on Disney+. ——— 📺 Review: Running Point 🧭 Where to Watch: Netflix 🗓️ Episodes: 10 (All Episodes Available) ✅ Renewal Status: Renewed for Season 2 🤩 Starring: Kate Hudson, Brenda Song, Scott MacArthur, Drew Tarver, Chet Hanks 🧑‍🎨 Created By: Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz, and David Stassen ⚠️ Light Spoiler Warning starting at 28:15 ——— 🔗 Links: Running Point Season 2: Plot, Trailer, Premiere Date, Cast of Kate Hudson and Mindy Kaling Basketball Comedy – Jean Bentley and Brookie McIlvaine, Tudum (The Official Netflix Blog) 'Law & Order: Organized Crime' Season 5 Premiere to Air on NBC, Peacock – Emily Longeretta, Variety True Detective Night Country to Air on TNT, Hacks on TBS – Jennifer Maas, Variety ‘The Simpsons’ 24-7 Stream of All 35 Seasons Launches on Disney+ – Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter There Is Now a 24/7 ‘Simpsons’ Channel – Matt Singer, ScreenCrush Streaming Ratings: ‘Reacher’ Leads Overall As ‘Running Point’ Makes Notable Bow – Erik Hayden, The Hollywood Reporter ‘The White Lotus’ & ‘The Righteous Gemstones’ Hit Viewership Milestones – Lynette Rice, Deadline Leslie Bibb Explains Partner Sam Rockwell’s Surprise ‘White Lotus’ Casting: “It Was Very Last Minute” – Lexi Carson, The Hollywood Reporter ——— Subscribe and share at streamageddon.com

    1h 16m
  2. MAR 16

    Everybody’s Weird with John Mulaney

    We’re phoning it in this week (in a good way) with guest host Ian Brodsky joining Chris to review the premier-slash-return of John Mulaney’s old-school Hollywood talk show meets… talk radio call-in show? We’ll explain what’s going on with Netflix’s latest foray into weekly live programming: Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney. But first! HBO delivers a belated eulogy for The Franchise… … while Danny McBride delivers a surprise period piece for the Righteous Gemstones season opener (featuring a legitimately surprising guest star). Sportspocalypse returns with exciting news from your Olympics overlords at NBCUniversal. Netflix trounces the competition in the latest Nielsen streaming numbers… … and we discuss our mini-show swap of Netflix spy dramas Black Doves and The Night Agent. BONUS: White Lotus Death Watch Returns! Stick around at the end of the episode for our latest theories (including monkeys… with guns!). ——— 📺 Review: Everybody's Live with John Mulaney 🧭 Where to Watch: Netflix 🗓️ Episodes This Season: 12 (Wednesdays at 10 PM ET) 🍂 Seasons: 2 (including last year’s Everybody’s in L.A.) ⏳ Where to Stream Past Seasons: Netflix ✅ Renewal Status: Renewed for Season 3 🤩 Starring: John Mulaney, Richard Kind, Saymo 🧑‍🎨 Created By: John Mulaney ——— 🔗 Links: HBO Comedy Boss On ‘The Franchise’ Cancellation: “I’m Really Proud Of That Show” – Nellie Andreeva, Deadline How Danny McBride Recruited Bradley Cooper for That ‘Righteous Gemstones’ Season Premiere – Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter Comcast Inks $3B Deal to Keep Olympics Rights Through 2036 – Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter 'Sweet Magnolias' Tops Nielsen Streaming Top 10 'Resident Alien' Debut – Matt Webb Mitovich, TV Line Why YouTube Exited the Original Content Business – Todd Spangler, Variety John Mulaney's Netflix Show Review: 'Everybody's Live' Delights – Alison Herman, Variety John Mulaney is experimenting with late night. It's not quite working – yet – Eric Deggans, NPR Joan Baez Turns Serious On John Mulaney, Decrying “Incompetent Billionaires” Running The Country – Greg Evans, Deadline ——— Subscribe and share at streamageddon.com

    1h 20m
  3. MAR 1

    The White Lotus Gets Freaky, SNL Turns 50, and Bond Goes Full Bezos

    Dianne is out on a very special assignment so Chris is joined by guest host (and real-life SAG voter) Ian Brodsky to discuss everything from the future of James Bond to Mike White’s extremely specific references. Featuring our predictions for Season 3 of The White Lotus on HBO (uh, yes, we’re going to talk about what’s going on with the “Will They? Won’t They” Brothers). But first! So much streaming, including: The best moments from the NBC SNL50 special (also Chevy Chase was there). Our undying love for the just-wrapped first season of ABC’s High Potential. A ratings update on The Night Agent and Ian’s elevator pitch for why Black Doves should be your next Netflix spy fix. And some big surprises from some even bigger personalities behind some of the world’s biggest IP: Kathleen Kennedy plans to step aside at Star Wars and the Broccoli family finally relinquishes the keys to the James Bond kingdom (we’re pitching our Bonds for Bezos, of course). Correction: Michael Wilson is Barbara Broccoli’s half brother, not stepbrother. Stepbrothers were just on the mind this week! ——— 📺 Review: The White Lotus (Season 3) 🧭 Where to Watch: HBO / Max 🗓️ Episodes This Season: 8 (Sundays at 9 PM ET) 🍂 Seasons: 3 (21 episodes) 🤩 Starring: Parker Posey, Jason Isaacs, Natasha Rothwell, Walton Goggins, Carrie Coon, Leslie Bibb, Michelle Monaghan, Jon Gries, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Sam Nivola, Sarah Catherine Hook, Tayme Thapthimthong, Patravadi Mejudhon 🧑‍🎨 Created By: Mike White ⚠️ Spoiler Warning for everything through the first 2 episodes of the latest season starting at 58:56 ——— 🔗 Links: 'The Night Agent' Tops Nielsen Streaming Rankings — Most Popular Shows – Matt Webb Mitovich, TV Line ‘The Bachelor’ Nation: Majority Of Crew Exits Following ‘The Bachelorette’ Pause – Peter White, Deadline Disney’s ‘Star Wars’ Succession Problem: Who Will Replace Kathleen Kennedy? – Borys Kit, James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter James Bond: Amazon MGM Gains Creative Control – Alex Ritman, Variety Debbie Downer: Bar – SNL50 – SNL, YouTube Weekend Update ft. Bobby Moynihan, Cecily Strong, Fred Armisen, Vanessa Bayer, Bill Murray – SNL50 – SNL, YouTube Domingo: Vow Renewal – SNL50 – SNL, YouTube Lawrence Welk – SNL50 – SNL, YouTube Black Jeopardy – SNL50 – SNL, YouTube Close Encounter 50th – SNL50 – SNL, YouTube Audience Q&A – SNL50 – SNL, YouTube New York 50th Musical – SNL50 – SNL, YouTube The Lonely Island: Musical Medley (Live) | SNL50: The Homecoming Concert – Peacock, YouTube ‘High Potential’ Wraps First Season With Series Best Ratings, ‘Will Trent’ & ‘The Rookie’ Make Case For Renewal With New Streaming Highs – Nellie Andreeva, Deadline ‘High Potential’ Returns After Midseason Break To Its Best 7-Day Audience; ‘Will Trent’ & ‘The Rookie’ Pull Off Strong Debuts For ABC – Katie Campione, Deadline ‘The White Lotus’: Sam Nivola Says Mike White Told the Cast to Watch ‘Southern Charm’ to Prepare – Lexi Carson, The Hollywood Reporter ‘The White Lotus’ Grows Season 3 Audience By 40% For Second Episode – Katie Campione, Deadline How Jon Gries’ Return To ‘The White Lotus’ Could Shape Season 3 – Dessi Gomez, Deadline ——— Subscribe and share at streamageddon.com

    1h 24m
  4. FEB 18

    Hail to the... WHO?!

    We’re back with part 2 of our Night Agent extravaganza! But first we’re playing two games that will challenge your TV and Streaming knowledge in more ways than one: Can you tell the difference between a real Fake TV President and a fake Fake TV President? And what about the cavalcade of Fake TV Presidents that graced our screens during the epic original run of Fox’s 24? Get ready to Hail to the… WHO?! It’s 9 PM. Do you know if your favorite shows have been… RENEWED OR CANCELED?! That’s right: It’s all fun and games until the chemical weapons show up… then it’s hilarious. ——— 🚨 Spoilercast: The Night Agent 🧭 Where to Watch: Netflix 🗓️ Episodes This Season: 10 (All Episodes Available) 🍂 Seasons: 2 (20 episodes total) ✅ Renewal Status: Renewed for Season 3 🤩 Starring: Gabriel Basso, Luciane Buchanan, Amanda Warren, Arienne Mandi 🧑‍🎨 Created By: Shawn Ryan 🚨 Spoilers for all episodes starting at 23:39! ——— 🔗 Links: 'Abbott Elementary' Renewed for Season 5 at ABC – Ryan Schwartz, TV Line 'High Potential' Season 2 Renewed — ABC Renews Kaitlin Olson Series – Andy Swift, TV Line ‘The Pradeeps Of Pittsburgh’ Canceled By Prime Video After One Season – Nellie Andreeva, Deadline Netflix has canceled The Sandman – Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge 'Righteous Gemstones' to End With Season 4 at HBO – Joe Otterson, Variety ‘Teacup’ Canceled At Peacock After One Season – Denise Petski, Deadline ‘St. Denis Medical’ Renewed for Second Season at NBC – Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter ‘The Franchise’ Canceled By HBO After One Season – Nellie Andreeva, Deadline 'The Old Man' Canceled After Two Seasons at FX – Selome Hailu, Variety 'A Man on the Inside' Renewed for Season 2 at Netflix – Gabriela Silva and Nick Caruso, TV Line 'The Agency' Renewed for Season 2 at Showtime – Joe Otterson, Variety ‘Rivals’ Renewed For Season 2 At Disney+ & Hulu – Jesse Whittock, Deadline Amazon is shutting down Freevee – Jay Peters, The Verge ——— Subscribe and share at streamageddon.com

    51 min
  5. 12/22/2024

    Christmukkah Gift Exchange 2024

    We’re ringing in the holidays with a festive Show Swap, Christmukkah-style! Join us as we wrap up the year in news, discuss what makes a holiday-themed episode work, share some of our favorites, and then exchange our gifts: Reviews of two classic holiday episodes that combine Christmas and Hanukkah with hilarious results. ——— 🎁 From Dianne: “The Best Christmukkah Ever” 📺 Series: The O.C. 📼 Episode: Season 1, Episode 13 🧭 Where to Watch: Hulu, Max 🗓️ Originally Aired: December 3, 2003 on Fox ⚠️ Extremely Light Spoilers starting at 34:32 ——— 🎁 From Chris: “Merry Christmas, Mrs. Moskowitz” 📺 Series: Frasier 📼 Episode: Season 6, Episode 10 🧭 Where to Watch: Hulu, Paramount+, Amazon Prime Video 🗓️ Originally Aired: December 17, 1998 on NBC ⚠️ Extremely Light Spoilers starting at 43:47 ——— 🔗 Links: YouTube TV’s monthly cost soars to $82.99 – Chris Welch, The Verge YouTube TV is letting some subscribers hold off that price hike – Wes Davis, The Verge Zaz in Cable Wonderland – William D. Cohan, Puck ‘Sesame Street’ Hits the Market: HBO and Max Opt Not to Renew Deal for New Episodes (Exclusive) – Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery & Fox Officially Lose Latest Move To Kill Venu Sports Streaming Suit From Fubo; Trial Still On For 2025 – Dominic Patten, Deadline Roku snaps up X Games streaming rights – Emma Roth, The Verge ——— Subscribe and share at streamageddon.com

    54 min
5
out of 5
18 Ratings

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In a world of too many streaming services, one podcast is here to help you decide the fate of the universe. Or, more likely, the fate of your Tuesday night. Join hosts Chris Barlow and Dianne Nora as they bravely try to watch every single thing in their queue. They'll review hot new shows, deliver the latest streaming news, and break down excellent episodes to help you better understand what makes great TV so freakin' great.

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