Eric caught up Jason Stein of Laundry Service (part of Wasserman Media Group) about the future of OTT, Facebook TV, which big media companies will make the leap to the new digital world, and advertising vs subscription-based business models in digital world.

Eric caught up with John Ourand of the Sports Business Journal to discuss whether sports rights are in a bubble, if Yahoo's live-stream of a recent NFL game was a success and the future of OTT and cable bundle sports.

Eric spoke with Asymco's Horace Dediu about how disruptive the new Apple TV will actually be, the nature of the media landscape, how Apple could draw viewers away over time, and the potential for live events and interactive apps. We also explore what would make a new car from Apple disruptive and why Apple didn't just buy Tesla.

Eric spoke to Rahul Sood who's the co-founder and CEO of Unikrn, a Seattle-based gaming and eSports company. We chatted about why eSports is so popular, which companies are going to benefit the most from its growth, what is happening with DFS companies right now, and how the older casinos are responding to the rise of these new forms of betting which are more popular with millennials.

Eric caught up with REDEF's founder, CEO and Chief Curator Jason Hirschhorn to talk about all the wrenching changes that are going on in the media world these days with the breakdown of the cable bundle, the rise of OTT, which media companies are winning & losing, Bill Simmons, Howard Stern, how he built such an enormous Rolodex, and what he's learned in the last few weeks since quad heart surgery.

Eric spoke to rising EDM star Manse about how emerging artists leverage Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Soundcloud, Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora, Sirius XM and other services to build a name for themselves with fans. We also discuss the most important places to tour, leveraging podcasts, and getting bigger artists to promote your music.

Eric got back in touch with Eilers Research's Adam Krejcik after NFL Kick-off weekend to discuss how Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) did following the recent heavy ad spend. Will DraftKings and FanDuel make money after spending so much? Will they IPO or have to merge? We also discussed the fast-growing spaces of social casino and eSports and what to watch for.

Eric chatted with Re/Code's Peter Kafka about what's going on right now in Big Media in response to the rise of Over The Top (OTT). What are big media execs really saying? What new OTT services might rise up? Will the new Apple TV revolutionize the space? Which of the high-powered "talent" from old media might make the leap to OTT like Glenn Beck?

Eric caught up with 9to5Mac's Mark Gurman about what Apple will exactly reveal during its planned big keynote on September 9th. In particular, we discuss the new Apple TV, its specs, and Apple's plans to launch an Over-The-Top service aimed at the traditional cable bundle.

Eric speaks with BTIG TMT analyst Walter Piecyk about the big changes affecting wireless carriers, cable companies, and satellite companies today. We talk about how likely it is that either T-Mobile, Sprint or Dish will be acquired, as well as Apple's stock's current pull back, how it's positioned for the holiday quarter, China fears, and whether it should buy Tesla.