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In the late 90s a young upstart company called Netflix began with the goal to become the Amazon of movie rentals. At this same time Blockbuster video dominated the market. Learn how they could’ve joined forces in the early 2000s, but Blockbuster laughed this suggestion by Netflix right out the door. Bonus thoughts on Michael Landon, the worst introductions Pete, Dan, and Scott have ever gotten, plus a breakdown on why Family Video has a section not for families that helps keep it running. Thanks so much for Dan Cummins of the best historical podcast on the web...Timesuck...for joining us!
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In the late 90s a young upstart company called Netflix began with the goal to become the Amazon of movie rentals. At this same time Blockbuster video dominated the market. Learn how they could’ve joined forces in the early 2000s, but Blockbuster laughed this suggestion by Netflix right out the door. Bonus thoughts on Michael Landon, the worst introductions Pete, Dan, and Scott have ever gotten, plus a breakdown on why Family Video has a section not for families that helps keep it running. Thanks so much for Dan Cummins of the best historical podcast on the web...Timesuck...for joining us!