58: Christmas Is the Franchise

Jeopardy experiments more with streaming (and Jason lost), we reminisce about Netflix history, Paramount+ hugs Pluto, "The Pitt" should brace for franchising, and the sad fate of "Star Trek." And a big announcement! 

Sports Corner! Jason and Will discuss Apple and F1, the FCC and "free" TV sports, World Cup issues, and then we make some TV picks. [Downstream+ subscribers also got to hear us talk a lot about baseball!] 

We break down the aftermath of the Warner Bros. Discovery sale, including positives for Netflix and questions for Paramount Skydance. 

🎵 Vote on today's daily Christmas Music Battle: https://pollforall.com/p3ox5nqo🗞️ Check out today's news item: https://www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/nbc-holiday-specials-2025-schedule ---🎄 Keep track of all of the battle songs: https://www.christmasmorningpodcast.com/songs🎄 Listen ... Show More

<p>We welcome back gaming journalist Brian Shea for our annual 'Holiday Gaming Guide'. We discuss what titles to get and the sales happening for the gift giving season. Also, an impromptu 'The Consumer' review. </p> <p><strong>VIDEO EPISODE on <a href= "http://www.youtube.com/its ... Show More

Johnny Mac shares five intriguing Christmas stories. He discusses Bridlington's early Christmas celebration in August, heartwarming decorations by a husband for his ill wife, fascinating Christmas facts debunking common myths, a controversial anti-Christmas wish list, and a humor ... Show More

In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting Christmas stories: Carmen's remarkable Christmas Selfie Land warehouse in the UK, Solvang's traditional Jewelfest celebrations, John Lewis's eco-friendly anti-glitter Christmas decorations, Jack Whitehall's holiday special on Amaz ... Show More

It's a Christmas miracle! This Yuletide will be filled with nothing but death, blood, gore, and psychopaths as we explore what makes this season so special. So, burn your logs high and hot, add some extra something, something inside of your eggnog, and sharpen your candy canes fo ... Show More

On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast we’re talking about about how football ticketing prices are out of control and how the game will be affected by a Netflix style streaming service. We have our usual 'Three of the Best' (featuring Amad Diallo, Jadon Sancho, Enz ... Show More