What's the point of HBO Max if it doesn't have all the HBO shows on it? julia alexander ponders the strange goings on at WarnerMedia. We also discuss Jason Kilar's predictions for the future of streaming, the BBC, and how studios handle self-dealing. relay.fm/downstream/33

Our most ridiculous episode ever. julia alexander and Jason Snell rate all the pluses. Happy new year, everyone, and see you in 2023. relay.fm/downstream/34

It's a new year, so it's time to consider lessons of 2022 and make predictions for streaming trends in 2023. Plus: was "Glass Onion" a success for Netflix? Is your next workout coming from Netflix? And to julia alexander's delight, Sports Corner is back! relay.fm/downstream/35

Netflix shows Disney how CEO transitions happen, as Reed Hastings is elevated to chairmanship and Greg Peters becomes co-CEO. Julia has analysis of Netflix's earnings report, we discuss streaming Oscar nominees, and we answer your amazing letters! relay.fm/downstream/36

We're recording Thursday this week! So the podcast will be delayed a couple of days. Love to your mothers.

Disney's first financial results of the Iger II era make us consider the future of Hulu and ESPN. Discovery+ pulls a fast one, Showtime can't dodge its fate, Peacock looks surprisingly robust, and Netflix's password crackdown is stuff you already knew! relay.fm/downstream/37

Susan Wojcicki steps down as YouTube CEO, what will her legacy be? Ant-Man performs well at the box office, but do reviews indicate 'Marvel Fatigue'? And guest-host Myke Hurley quizzes Julia on why he has to wait for shows to premiere in the UK. relay.fm/downstream/38

Jason returns from New Zealand as a better wizard, just in time for Zaz to announce new "Lord of the Rings" films. Has it been done, or can you not keep a good Hobbit down? Also, Netflix explores lower prices, and there's Sports Corner, too. relay.fm/downstream/39

HBO has another hit, Jason Kilar has some advice for Bob Iger about the future of Hulu, and Sports Corner returns to discuss the ongoing saga of regional sports networks bankruptcies and the future of streaming sports. relay.fm/downstream/40

Sitcoms are one of the most popular genres of television, yet streaming services tend to do better repurposing someone else's catalog rather than creating their own. What's behind this trend, and what will the future hold? relay.fm/downstream/42

Jason's former co-host from another TV podcast, Tim Goodman, drops by to discuss his decision to be a TV writer at the very end of the Peak TV era, the challenges of TV criticism, and his return to writing about TV on his own terms via Substack. relay.fm/downstream/43

Julia's back at last, so we blast through discussing HBO Max becoming Max, Hulu going inside the Disney+ app, the WGA's "streaming strike", the NFL's Peacock playoff game, and ESPN plotting its inevitable over-the-top service. relay.fm/downstream/44

On our new episode today we announced Downstream+, where you can support the show. Every second episode will be "full" for subscribers and a mini-episode for free listeners. relay.fm/downstream/join

The Max launch and prioritizing tech stacks; Netflix's ad viewers and the future of ad-free streaming; and in Sports Corner the regional sports network collapse has begun. Also, we announce our own plus--Downstream+! relay.fm/downstream/45

The head of CNN is out, but the larger issue is: what's the future of TV news in the age of streaming? relay.fm/downstream/46

CNN rises to the top of the conversation again, Netflix gets the ball back, Paramount sells some crown jewels, Sports Corner travels to Utah, and we answer four listener letters! relay.fm/downstream/47

In a tale as old as time, we try and fail to understand the Emmy Awards. Also: Breaking down Netflix's new ratings math. relay.fm/downstream/48

Did Netflix lure the rest of the streaming industry into quicksand? We explore the difference between being an entertainment retailer and wholesaler. Then it's time to talk about the man, the legend, the human topic: Disney's Bob Iger. relay.fm/downstream/49

Programming note: Due to travel, this week's episode will be pushed to NEXT week. Then we'll go back to our usual schedule.

New episode just posted with guest cohost TVMoJoe ! relay.fm/downstream/71