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  • 402. Hollywood Drama: Jolie-Pitt divorce and Blake Lively v. Justin Baldoni

    402. Hollywood Drama: Jolie-Pitt divorce and Blake Lively v. Justin Baldoni
    2025/01/08
    This week, Paul and Mesh share their New Year's resolutions before digging into two very high-profile and drama-filled disputes among Hollywood A-listers. First, they recap the 8-year divorce battle between Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt which was finally resolved in the last days of 2024. Next, they recap the It Ends with Us scandal involving actor/director Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively, following Blake Lively's lawsuit against Baldoni and Baldoni's $250M libel claim against The New York Times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 分
  • 401. Third Annual Paulies

    401. Third Annual Paulies
    2025/01/01
    This episode, Paul and Mesh look back on 2024 with the third annual Paulies. Paul and Mesh will award: Best Picture, Best Box Office Performance, Best TV Show, Best Streamer, Most Interesting Lawsuit/Legal Case, and Best BCP Topic of 2024. Tune to reflect on an amazing year in the world of technology, media, sports and entertainment. Happy new year all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 分
  • 348. New FTC Chair, Award Season Starts, and Jay-Z Accused

    348. New FTC Chair, Award Season Starts, and Jay-Z Accused
    2024/12/18
    This week, Paul and Mesh start off by discussing Andrew Ferguson, the next FTC chair, and how his approach may differ from Lena Kahn’s anti-competitive, pro-consumer approach. Next, they recap the Golden Globe and Critics Choice Award nominations. Finally, they discuss Jay-Z being implicated in a civil lawsuit which now accuses both Diddy and Jay-Z of raping a 13-year old at a 2000 VMA’s after party – and Jay-Z’s vehement response. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 分
  • 347. Thanksgiving Box Office Crushes and Future AI Creator Payouts?

    347. Thanksgiving Box Office Crushes and Future AI Creator Payouts?
    2024/12/11
    This week, Paul and Mesh are back at it after a week off for Thanksgiving. They first recap the best Thanksgiving weekend in history for movie theaters (hint Moana 2 shattered records and expectations). Next, they discuss the increased demand for realty TV co-productions. Finally, they look forward to a creator-AI equilibrium where artists can get paid to train algorithms and what challenges might need to be addressed for it to thrive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 分
  • 346. Jussie Smollett Conviction Overturned; FCC Musical Chairs; and NIL Update

    346. Jussie Smollett Conviction Overturned; FCC Musical Chairs; and NIL Update
    2024/11/27
    This week, Paul and Mesh begin with an update on Jussie Smollett, whose 2021 conviction was overturned as a violation of due process. Next, they discuss the leadership changes at the top of the FCC which will go into effect in January of 2025. Finally, the discuss an NIL update as the Governor of Ohio pushes to accelerate the process of students getting NIL money from their respective universities and colleges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 分
  • 345. Disney's Search For Iger's Successor and Onion's Bid for Infowars

    345. Disney's Search For Iger's Successor and Onion's Bid for Infowars
    2024/11/20
    This week, we recap Netflix's Jake Paul v Mike Tyson live event and discuss the Nielsen streaming TV and film ratings for October. Next, Paul and Mesh break down Disney's recent earnings call and its search for Bob Iger's successor. Finally, they discuss Alex Jones' recent bankruptcy auction in which Onion seemingly submitted the winning bid for the Infowars assets, prior to the bankruptcy judge ordering a deeper dive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 分
  • 344. Influencers Sway Election and Possible Media Landscape Changes

    344. Influencers Sway Election and Possible Media Landscape Changes
    2024/11/13
    This week, Paul and Mesh highlight a few entertainment headlines prior to focusing on Trump's election win. In particular, they discuss how the result was a surprise to many mainstream media outlets and how Trump's strategy of appearing on popular long-form podcasts resonated with a new generation of voters. Finally, they ponder whether Republican policies may cause an increase in M&A activity in the media sector. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 分
  • 343. November Box Office Preview and Schiff Calls for Federal Film Tax Credit

    343. November Box Office Preview and Schiff Calls for Federal Film Tax Credit
    2024/11/06
    This week, Paul and Mesh look forward to four tentpole releases this November: Wicked, Gladiator 2, Moana 2, and Red One. Next, Paul discusses the United Way Hurricane Benefit Concert in support of the communities impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Finally, they discuss calls from politicians and other industry leaders for a Federal film tax credit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 分