Downstream

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Jason Snell and a rotating group of experts break down the present and future of television. Hosted by Jason Snell.... more

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The podcast currently has 102 episodes available.

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August 22, 2025101: Do They Not Know It's ESPN Day?
ESPN has left the exclusivity of the cable bundle at long last, and we break down what it all means. Also: TV Picks and your letters! (Downstream+ listeners also get: MLB's complex new TV deals, and can Jason cut the cord for real?)
This episode of Downstream is sponsored by:
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Guest Starring:
Steven Schapansky and Will Carroll
Links and Show Notes:
TV Picks:
Will: Video Nasty (BBC)
Steven: Old World Series (YouTube), Slow Horses (Apple TV+)
Jason: Stick (Apple TV)
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52min
August 06, 2025100: The Streaming Service Draft
To celebrate our 100th episode, we draft streaming services!
Guest Starring:
Will Carroll, Steven Schapansky, and Josef Adalian
Links and Show Notes:
Draft picks:
Joe: Apple TV+
Steven: MLB.tv
Will: YouTube Premium
Jason: HBO Max
Joe: Prime Video
Steven: BritBox
Will: Disney+
Jason: Hulu
Joe: Acorn TV
Steven: Kanopy/Hoopla
Will: Netflix
Jason: Paramount+
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56min
July 23, 202599: Stephen, If You're Listening...
The real motivators behind CBS's cancellation of The Late Show; why the current era of late-night talk is ending; CBS makes a South Park deal; the future of PBS; why 'Pulse' was not 'The Pitt'; a Peacock price hike; and Jessica Fletcher vanishes.
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Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door.
Guest Starring:
Josef Adalian
Links and Show Notes:
TV Picks:
Joe: "Stick" (Apple TV+)
Jason: James Acaster "Repertoire" (Netflix)
Get Downstream+ and don't miss a segment! Submit Feedback Stephen Colbert Fired? Why CBS Is Cancelling ‘Late Show’ ‘South Park’ Saved as Paramount Inks 5-Year Deal with Creators Trump Can Hurt PBS and NPR, But He Can’t Kill Them What is PBS Passport? : PBS Help What Netflix’s ‘Pulse’ Should Have Learned From ‘The Pitt’ Peacock Is Hiking Prices More Than It Ever Has Before ‘Murder, She Wrote’ Mysteriously Disappears From Peacock
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1h
June 27, 202598: You Couldn't Pay Me To Go Camping
Why American sports is so dominated by gambling content, DAZN and the Club World Cup, TNT gets spun off but may still bid for sports rights, Netflix gets into French broadcast TV, the NFL faces an existential crisis in court, and our TV picks.
This episode of Downstream is sponsored by:
Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door.
Guest Starring:
Will Carroll
Links and Show Notes:
TV Picks
Will: Alone (History)
Jason: Dark Winds (AMC+, Netflix)
Get Downstream+ and don't miss a segment! Submit Feedback What Will TNT Sports Do After the WBD Divorce? - Puck Netflix TF1 France Deal Marks Next Step to Be New Cable TV Radio Shows - Monocle Joey Chestnut Breaks Popcorn Eating Record on Video, Eats 42 Servings in 8 Minutes Sphere Revenue Falls, MSG Networks Bankruptcy on Table
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1h 10min
June 16, 202597: Brand Destruction
Zaz splits WBD, the neverending Paramount sale, listener letters, and TV picks! [Downstream+ subscribers also get: Apple TV stasis, Clooney on CNN, and the Great Netflix User Migration.]
This episode of Downstream is sponsored by:
Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door.
Guest Starring:
Josef Adalian
Links and Show Notes:
TV Picks:
Joe: Murderbot and Stick (Apple TV+)
Jason: Dept. Q (Netflix)
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45min
May 30, 202596: Hollywood Rabbit Hole
The dominance of YouTube, Disney grabs more kids content, TV's mumbling problem, Amazon's identity, the fate of SpinCos, and our TV picks.
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Guest Starring:
Josef Adalian
Links and Show Notes:
TV Picks
Joe: Netflix comedies: The Four Seasons, Running Point, Nobody Asked for This, A Man on the Inside
Jason: “Welcome to Wrexham” (Hulu)
Get Downstream+ and don't miss a segment! Submit Feedback CoComelon is headed to Disney Plus in 2027 | The Verge Netflix Welcomes 'Sesame Street' and 'The World of Peppa Pig' - About Netflix How YouTube Became the Most Popular Streaming Service on TVs - The New York Times YouTube Creators Compete With Hollywood Studio Sitcoms - Bloomberg
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56min
May 16, 202595: Inside Baseball About Football
The rise of sports as a driver in streaming, NBC's big 2026, and Netflix's live reality moves. Plus: our TV picks. [Downstream+ subscribers also get: ESPN and WB's solid branding decisions and Fox's smart strategy.]
This episode of Downstream is sponsored by:
Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door.
Guest Starring:
Will Carroll
Links and Show Notes:
TV Picks:
Will: Top Chef (Peacock)
Jason: Long Way Home (Apple TV+)
Get Downstream+ and don't miss a segment! Submit Feedback NBCUniversal 2025 Upfront Preview From Ads Chief Mark Marshall Are You Watching This?! Netflix Revives ‘Star Search’ as Live Competition Show Netflix will show generative AI ads midway through streams in 2026 - Ars Technica (11) Under The Knife | Will Carroll | Substack NTANGIBLE
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39min
April 30, 2025 94: Soft Power
Shōgun gets another season, Match Game re-revived, binge behavior calculated, bonus content promoted, Netflix results parsed, Apple TV+ losses pondered, and our TV picks explained.
Guest Starring:
Josef Adalian
Links and Show Notes:
TV Picks:
Joe: The Studio (Apple TV+), Running Point (Netflix)
Jason: Andor (D+)
Get Downstream+ and don't miss a segment! Submit Feedback ABC Reboots Match Game With Martin Short as Host 'Shogun' Season 2 Ordered at FX, Hiroyuki Sanada, Cosmo Jarvis Are You Happy With How You Watch TV? A Vulture Survey The ‘Wicked’ Bonus Features on Peacock Are Now a Ratings Hit Netflix Won the Streaming Wars. Now It’s Coming for YouTube - Puck How Long Can the Apple TV+ Experiment Sputter On? - Puck What to watch if you’re churning through Apple TV+ – Six Colors
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55min
April 15, 202593: Profitable on Day One
Will Carroll joins Jason to discuss MLB's big television plans, the ratings challenge for the NBA Playoffs, and our TV picks. [Downstream+ subscribers also get: Vision Pro at Yankee Stadium, made-for-TV leagues, threats to MLS, and Zombie Vin Scully.]
This episode of Downstream is sponsored by:
Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door.
Guest Starring:
Will Carroll
Links and Show Notes: Get Downstream+ and don't miss a segment! Submit Feedback Major League Baseball exploring MLB.TV licensing deal: Sources - The Athletic An R.S.N. Vulture Awaits…
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40min
April 03, 2025 92: I Just Want to Blog
Netflix and Amazon prepare to celebrate NFL Christmas, the PVOD vs. Theatrical debate rages on, Gunsmoke is having a moment, Max rebrands again, Jason watched some Netflix ads, and did we mention that Julia is back?
Guest Starring:
Julia Alexander
Links and Show Notes: Get Downstream+ and don't miss a segment! Submit Feedback NFL to air 3 games on Christmas Day 2025, Netflix partnership continues: Source - The Athletic Sources: NFL ‘Virtual Lock’ to Opt Out of Media-Rights Deals New York Yankees Boss Thanks Donald Trump For Helping YES Resolve Carriage Fight With Comcast 'Wicked’ Made $100 Million On PVOD - CinemaCon Michael O’Leary, CEO Of Cinema United, Slams Shorter Theatrical Windows Matt Belloni's funny post ‘Reacher,’ ‘Gunsmoke’: Streaming Ratings March 3-9, 2025 Max’s rebranded logo and colors look very HBO | The Verge My unsuccessful journey into Netflix’s ad tier – Six Colors
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1h 10min

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