Better Call Paul

In this episode, Paul and Mesh dive with the new Broadway show, Here Lies Love, and recap some great news for Broadway shows generally. They then recap the Oceangate submarine tragedy and debate the factors that led to the catastrophe, warning signs, and potential implications for exploration more generally. Finally, they assess the disappointing box office performances for the Flash and Elemental, and then they dig into the much-anticipated Disney+ release, Secret Invasion.

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Paul and Mesh start things off with a recap of a Tribeca Film Festival screening, the weekend box office, and Disney’s recent announcement of delayed theatrical release dates for its biggest tentpole franchises including Avatar, Marvel, and Star Wars. Next, they discuss rumors that media mogul Tyler Perry is acquiring control of BET Media. Finally, they break down the recent White House announcement that major players in entertainment and hospitality are committing to roll out transparent-all in pricing which should be music to consumers’ ears.

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Paul and Mesh interview comedian Zarna Garg whose Amazon special, One in a Billion, dropped on May 16, 2023. Zarna exudes comedy but in this episode, her business acumen shines through as she discusses how being an entrepreneur jump-started her success and allowed her to build unstoppable momentum through numerous challenges. 

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Paul and Mesh kick off this week with a rave review of Box office hit, Spiderman: Across the Spiderverse. They then look at the potential future of TV from a creative and business perspective following the end of popular shows like Succession, Ted Lasso, and Barry, speculating about how the WGA strike could impact the next wave of TV hits. Wrapping up, they discuss rumors of the sale of Queen's music catalog for a jaw-dropping $1B.

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In this episode, Paul and Mesh pay homage to the late Tina Turner, reminiscing on her impactful music career. They delve into the captivating finale of Succession and speculate on its place in television history noting that Succession’s conclusion coincides with the rebrand of HBO MAX which has launched as Max. The conversation rounds off with an analysis of Cineworld's expected emergence from Chapter 11 and the implications for its shareholders. 

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Paul and Mesh start off this week celebrating the success of Zelda: Tears of The Kingdom which sold 10M copies in just 3 days and pondering whether Link can make a Super-Mario like jump to the big screen. Paul provides an update on Tiger Woods’ recent legal victory which requires his ex to arbitrate her claims. Then Mesh discusses his most-anticipated films premiering at Cannes. Paul then shifts to the recent Supreme Court decision in the Warhol v. Goldsmith case and its implications on fair use and art. They conclude the episode with Peacock’s strategic moves: embracing the NFL and cutting-edge ad-tech. 

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In this episode, Paul and Mesh examine the latest earnings reports from a few major media companies, highlighting the continued losses attributed to the streaming content wars. The duo then delves into the extravagant spending associated with the production of the final season of Yellowstone - from horses and wranglers to the rental of Taylor Sheridan's $341M ranch. Despite the high expenses, Sheridan remains one of Paramount's best bets with successful shows like Yellowstone, 1923, and 1883. To round off the episode, Paul shares his experiences from attending New York Indian Film Festival’s opening night and meeting a few stars of Indian cinema both in front of and behind the camera. 

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This week’s episode Paul and Mesh are joined by a very special co-host, former HBO-executive, Hassan Chaudhry, who heads partnerships and strategy at Blanchard House. Paul begins with a recap of Ed Sheeran’s copyright trial win and MESH dishes about Guardians 3 as the crew gets excited for the summer box office season. Then the group discusses the WGA strike and the role recent trends have played in deal making before concluding with a discussion of Hassan’s roles at HBO, his love of podcasts, and how he will help Blanchard House advance their goal of developing non-fiction podcasts into source IP for film and television. 

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In this special episode, Paul and Mesh are joined by Steven Dominguez, author of Across the Bridge – a gripping account of his journey from being a Rikers Island corrections officer to a federal inmate after being convicted for transporting narcotics. Alongside Steven, Kris Hind from Hind Laskos Entertainment and Albert Sye, a partner at Mean Circle Ventures, share their collaborative efforts to bring Steven's captivating story to life by adapting his novel into a television series.

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In this episode, Paul and Mesh start things off with another music catalog sale as Armin van Buuren's Armada record label is raising funds and has an ambitious plan to acquire dance music catalogs. They then shift to a segment of media that is slowing and discuss the recent closure of Buzzfeed’s Pulitzer Prize-winning news division. Finally, the duo examines the WGA’s recent vote to authorize a strike when its current labor agreement expires on May 1. Paul explains some of the factors at play, the challenges writers are facing in light of the growth of streaming and what impacts might arise if a strike actually happens.

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